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Oceania
Solomon Islands’ Mega Coral Points the Way to Save Our Reefs
By Enric Sala
The world must dramatically curb the emission of the greenhouse gases that drive global warming. But protecting the right 30 percent of our ocean will buy us time.
China Is Learning to Be a Better Aid Partner in the Pacific. The West Can Too.
By Jonah Bock
Beijing’s politically focused aid gives the United States a unique opportunity, as it maps where Beijing’s interests are deeply sown or where China is trying to expand its influence.
The Nauru-Australia Security Treaty: Win-Win or Trouble Ahead?
By Joanne Wallis and Jack Corbett
At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be benefit both sides. But questions remain.
Getting Australian Cities Back to Health
By Jinhee Kim
Australia drifted away from the Healthy Cities movement it helped start. It can still get back on track.
Why Are Votes of No Confidence So Common in the Pacific?
By Patricia O’Brien
Across much of the Pacific, votes of no confidence have become a frequently deployed, and increasingly disruptive, tactic.
The Risks of Australia’s Approach to Sanctions
By Sara Dehm and Jessica Whyte
Australia has long aligned with the United States on sanctions. With Trump’s return, this is an increasingly dangerous approach.
Why Is Australia Banning Social Media for Youth Under 16?
By Grant Wyeth
Canberra is sounding the alarm: Social media usage has been linked to a host of horrible outcomes for youth and something needs to be done.
A Little Less Like-minded? Australia and the US Under Trump 2.0
By Grant Wyeth
How does Australia approach a world where the idea of the U.S. being a “like-mind” becomes questionable?
The Australia-Pacific Bid to Host UN Climate Talks in 2026 Is in Limbo
By Wesley Morgan
A decision won’t be made until June 2025, but Australia shouldn’t wait to take action.
Australia-China Relations: From Comprehensive Strategic Partners to Frenemies
By Muhammad Murad
The election of Donald Trump will pose new challenges for the fragile rapprochement between China and Australia.
What Lies Behind Melbourne’s Rash of Firebombings?
By Morgan Reinwald
Organized crime groups are capitalizing on the country's tobacco taxes, which are among the highest in the world.
Australia Gives a Firm ‘No’ to UK-US Agreement to Advance Nuclear Technology
By Michelle Grattan
The Albanese government declined to join its AUKUS partners in advancing the nuclear energy industry, sparking criticism from the opposition.
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