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New Caledonia
French Ministers Visit New Caledonia, With Nickel and the Future on the Agenda
By Dechlan Brennan
Two of France’s most senior ministers visited New Caledonia recently as discussions around the nation's political relationship with France continue.
President Macron’s Historic Pacific Visit: A Signal of France’s Regional Step-Up
By Céline Pajon
With Macron's visit to New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea, he has a chance to address France's shaken legitimacy in the Pacific.
New Caledonia’s FLNKS Still Seeking Independence
By Dechlan Brennan
FLNKS says it is seeking advice from the International Court of Justice over the 2021 independence referendum, which the pro-independence party boycotted.
French Polynesia’s New Pro-Independence Leadership
By Paco Milhiet
The coming political transition in the island territory will have national and international consequences.
Why France-US Relations Matter for the Pacific
By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
Increased French-U.S. cooperation in the region should be welcome news to Pacific Island states.
Indonesia’s New Plans for Papua Can’t Hide Its Decades of Failures
By Aprila Wayar and Johnny Blades
A plan to create three new provinces in the Papua region highlights how Jakarta's development approach has failed to resolve a long-running conflict.
New Caledonia Referendum: ‘No’ to Independence Amid Low Turnout
By Joshua Mcdonald
Pro-independence groups boycotted the vote, COVID-19 further limited participation in the third referendum on the question of independence from France.
Is Corruption a Serious Problem in the Pacific?
By Joshua Mcdonald
A recent report illustrates that the people of the Pacific believe corruption is a massive problem for both them and their governments.
New Caledonia Again Ponders Independence From France
By Joshua Mcdonald
A second independence referendum, of a possible three, is scheduled for October 4.
New Caledonia: Moving Beyond the Independence Debate
By Sebastien Goulard
On November 4, New Caledonia said “yes” to France, but the island needs to take a long-term view of its regional engagement.
New Caledonia Votes to Stay With France, For Now
By Grant Wyeth
An interview with Alexandre Dayant on New Caledonia's independence referendum and the future of France in the Pacific.
New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea: Large-scale Mines and Local-level Politics
By Catherine Putz
A discussion with Colin Filer and Pierre-Yves Le Meur.
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