Former coup leader-turned Prime Minister Bainimarama held onto power, winning more time to reshape Fijian politics.

The Chinese and Australian foreign ministers held the two countries' highest level bilateral meeting in China this year.

On November 4, New Caledonia said “yes” to France, but the island needs to take a long-term view of its regional engagement.

A joint base with Australia may tip PNG away from its critical non-aligned balance in the Pacific.

An interview with Alexandre Dayant on New Caledonia's independence referendum and the future of France in the Pacific.

Bhutan’s incoming prime minister and foreign minister both hold degrees from Australian universities.

Pacific Island countries want to rebrand as “large ocean states,” custodians of large swaths of the Pacific Ocean.

The loss in the Wentworth by-election cost the Morrison government its lower house majority.

Tokyo remains highly engaged among Pacific Island states, and shares some of their concerns about China.

A recent engagement spotlighted the security aspect of ties between the two sides.

Canberra simply doesn’t understand the power and pull of urban spaces in the modern economy.

Per capita since 1970, Fiji has contributed more personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions than any other state.

What would a permanent Australian naval presence at Lombrum on Manus Island mean for the Pacific?

The new government isn’t likely to change course on its predecessor's efforts to lower the temperature in Australia-China relations.

In the Pacific, climate change is an existential threat. Australia’s domestic unease on the issue hinders its foreign policy.

Australia’s revolving door of prime ministers is a symptom of a weakening political system.