Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 9 December
Forum leaders to meet ahead of UN Climate Summit The leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum will meet online ahead of this week’s… Read More
Topic-Politics
Bad relations with China are not in Australia’s interests
COLIN MACKERRAS | Our leaders tell us continually that they will stand up to China on behalf of Australia’s interests. But I cannot… Read More
Regional wrap | 63
The past fortnight witnessed further worsening of Sino-Australian relations and more evidence of how China intends to punish Australia to set an example for other… Read More
Southeast Asia Snapshot #8
A fortnightly snapshot of what’s making headlines in South East Asia. Malaysia to hold election post-pandemic Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced last Saturday that… Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 2 December
COVID-19 and court cases add to the political turmoil in PNG The political turmoil in Papua New Guinea shows no sign of letting up. Several… Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 25 November
Budget passed in Papua New Guinea In a further twist to the political drama playing out in PNG, the Marape government was back in Parliament… Read More
Southeast Asia Snapshot #7
SouthEast Asia Snapshot with Dr Lucy West - Myanmar’s ruling NLD win absolute majority - Thai lawmakers consider constitutional amendments Read More
Facebook: Can’t live with it, can’t live without it.
Pacific governments face a crucial dilemma with social media. How they react will define our future. The decision this week by Solomon Islands’ cabinet… Read More
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 11 November
New President in Palau Palau has a new leader. The new President is Surangel Whipps. His opponent in the run-off, Ray Oilouch conceded late… Read More
A climate for change in the Pacific
Pacific island states hope to work with a new administration in the White House to galvanise global action on climate change, writes Wesley Morgan. Read More
