Jose Sousa-Santos

Jose Sousa-Santos

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Jose Sousa-Santos is an associate professor at the University of Canterbury, known for his expertise in Pacific studies and international relations. He has expressed concerns about New Zealand's engagement with Pacific island nations, emphasizing the need for respect and trust in building regional capacity and addressing security issues.

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Associate Professor Jose Sousa-Santos discussed the influence of cartels in the Pacific.

Samoa drug raids reach 20 this year, as countrymen caught up in gang hit
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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Professor Jose Sousa-Santos is the director of the Pacific Regional Security Hub at Canterbury University.

Paradisul insular unde epidemia de HIV are cea mai rapidă creștere din lume. „Locul unde bărbații merg să moară”
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-02-17
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José Sousa-Santos has been ringing the alarm bell on Fiji's HIV epidemic for years.

Fiji's HIV cases surge due to bluetoothing, chemsex and needle-sharing
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-05
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University of Canterbury associate professor Jose Sousa-Santos said the Government isn’t doing enough to engage with the Pacific on these issues.

Pacific crime threat: NZ warned as drug shipments and corruption rise
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-14
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