Topic-Politics

Pacific resilience tested on multiple fronts

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |    It was quite the year for the Pacific islands in 2021. Countries have had to negotiate the ongoing impacts… Read More

Solomon Islands stress: What happened, why and what does it all mean?

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |    The events of November 2021 in Honiara drew much attention across the region and… Read More

Southeast Asia Snapshot #18

SOVINDA PO | A fortnightly snapshot of what’s making the news in South East Asia Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen visited Myanmar and… Read More

Geopolitical risk isn’t rare on earth

EDUADO ROCA, AKIHIRO OMURA AND JOHN FAN | Heightened geopolitical tension is drawing increased attention from businesses and financial markets. Geopolitical risk,… Read More

Southeast Asia Snapshot #17

SOVINDA PO | A fortnightly snapshot of what’s making the news in South East Asia Cambodia continues dialogue with Myanmar Taking on the… Read More

Third time has little charm: New Caledonia’s referendum on independence

TESS NEWTON CAIN  |    As Tropical Cyclone Ruby fades into memory for New Caledonia, the results of the referendum on independence that… Read More

Southeast Asia Snapshot #16

SOVINDA PO | A fortnightly snapshot of what’s making the news in Southeast Asia Blinkin cuts short his ASEAN visit The US… Read More

Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 8 December

TESS NEWTON CAIN | Motion of No Confidence debated in Solomon Islands Monday saw the Parliament of Solomon Islands meet to debate a motion… Read More

Labor’s 2030 climate target betters the Morrison government, but Australia must go much further, much faster

WESLEY MORGAN | The Labor opposition has pledged to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 43% this decade based on 2005 levels, claiming… Read More

Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 1 December

TESS NEWTON CAIN | Solomon Islands focus shifts to Parliament Further to the riots of last week in Honiara, the weekend saw community… Read More