Geostrategic competition is intensifying in the Pacific
A more powerful China is relentlessly contesting the maritime security order in the Pacific. Dr Wesley Morgan shares his insights. Read More
2020
Battling COVID-19 amid dwindling government finances: An update from the Solomon Islands
JACK BOE | In April this year, scores of public servants, those considered nonessential, were briefly put out of work. Although they have… Read More
New Caledonia – towards a new Pacific nation?
On 4 October, the Pacific Nation of New Caledonia will take part in, a referendum to determine their political future. Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 30 September
Bougainville president-elect receives congratulations Having been confirmed as President-elect in Bougainville, Ishmael Toarama has received congratulations on his electoral victory. The Prime Minister of Papua… Read More
A competitive post-carbon world
Wesley Morgan concludes that the pressures of climate change will see economies tansform to suit a post-carbon future, which will precipitate a shift in industrial bases and markets, changing the character of global competition. Read More
Good neighbours? Supporting countries of the Pacific in meeting COVID-19 challenges
TESS NEWTON CAIN | COVID-19 and its attendant health and economic impacts have left no part of the world untouched. As the year has progressed, bilateral and multilateral relationships, especially with Australia, have played a very significant part in how Pacific island countries have prepared for and responded to the crisis. Read More
Regional wrap | 59
In Regional Wrap with Aakriti Bacchawat- China's flexing of military muscle over Taiwan Wang-Jaishankar meeting fails to achieve peace at LAC Fresh political drama in Malaysia Read More
Southeast Asia Snapshot #3
A fortnightly snapshot of what’s making headlines in South East Asia. Pro-democracy movement gains momentum in Bangkok. Duterte defends drug war and the Philippine’s South China Sea claims in UN speech. Annual ASEAN foreign ministers convene online Read More
Yes government debt is cheap, but that doesn’t mean it comes risk-free
Professor Tony Makin says that while a strong response to the COVID19 pandemic has been necessary, it has come with costs. These have been huge budget deficits and sky-high government debt. Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 23 September
TESS NEWTON CAIN | Fallout in Samoa after Deputy Prime Minister resigns In Samoa, the Prime Minister, Tuialepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has said… Read More
