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Tuvalu’s New Premier Will Maintain Ties With Taiwan, Revisit Australia Security Pact
By Rod McGuirk
Prime Minister Feleti Teo said Tuvalu’s ties with Taiwan “are purely based on democratic principles” and not in question.
US Air Force Hunts for New Pacific Outposts to Counter China Threat
By Christopher Woody
The search for new bases of operation is part of the U.S. Air Force’s focus on being able to disperse its aircraft and avoid being overwhelmed in a future conflict.
‘Ashes of Death’: The Marshall Islands Is Still Seeking Justice for US Nuclear Tests
By Camilla Pohle
Seven decades after Castle Bravo, the United States’ most devastating nuclear test, it’s time to give the nation fair compensation.
Fear and Loathing Rule Australia’s ‘Angry’ Media Landscape
By Victoria Fielding
As we muddle through the complexities of the 21st century, progress appears to be stifled by a media keen on angering its audience, rather than informing them.
Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership in the Spotlight as Marcos Addresses Australian Parliament
By Grant Wyeth
Central to Marcos’ speech – and to growing Australia-Philippines ties – are concerns about China’s behavior in the South China Sea.
Feleti Teo Is Named Tuvalu’s New Prime Minister
By Rod McGuirk and Tristan Lavalette
The new government will determine the fate of a security treaty with Australia – and could reconsider Tuvalu’s ties with Taiwan.
Riots, Tribal Clash, Fuel Shortage: Papua New Guinea’s Many Crises
Douveri Henao, CEO and founder of Legacy Group, discusses the situation in PNG and how the country can overcome.
New Zealand’s Dilemma at the WTO’s Big Meeting in UAE
By Geoffrey Miller
India and the United States – two countries with which New Zealand wants much closer relations – are currently the two biggest single barriers to achieving Wellington’s goals at the WTO.
Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display
By Patricia O’Brien
For Australia, it is critical to keep good ties with PNG amid China's growing influence.
COFA Collateral Damage and Its Consequences: A View from Palau
By Patricia O’Brien
Palau President Surangel Whipps says that “there was optimism and hope” when the Palau-U.S. compact agreement was signed. But concerns are mounting as funding stalls in the U.S. Congress.
US Congress’ COFA Delay Jeopardizes a Key Element of the ’Free and Open Indo-Pacific’
By Cleo Paskal
The U.S. government concluded COFA renewal talks with Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands in 2023. Months later, Congress has yet to approve the funding.
Can the Indo-Pacific Eliminate Cervical Cancer?
By Marion Saville
Australia is close to eliminating cervical cancer. Could other countries in the Indo-Pacific soon follow suit?