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Climate and China Weigh on How the US Views Pacific Relations

Climate and China Weigh on How the US Views Pacific Relations

By Henryk Szadziewski
In contrasting Harris and Trump's platforms there is one commonality: the continued competition with China for global political and economic power, including in the Pacific.

What Can Be Done About Australia’s Declining Birthrate?

What Can Be Done About Australia’s Declining Birthrate?

By Grant Wyeth
The country needs to think more creatively about how to secure its economic future. 
Australia’s Response to Atrocities: A Tale of 2 Tragedies

Australia’s Response to Atrocities: A Tale of 2 Tragedies

By Eyal Mayroz
The impacts of media coverage and public deliberations on Australia’s foreign policy – from the 2017 Rohingya crisis to the current war in Gaza.

Australian Public Diplomacy and a National Rugby League Team in Papua New Guinea

Australian Public Diplomacy and a National Rugby League Team in Papua New Guinea

By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
The soft power, social capital, and shared stories the sport will stimulate are difficult to measure, but invariably will enhance the quality of the bilateral relationship.

How the US Election Could Affect New Zealand Foreign Policy

How the US Election Could Affect New Zealand Foreign Policy

By Geoffrey Miller
Decisions made in Washington will also have a direct impact on Wellington.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

At UN, Australia’s FM Wong Defends International Institutions at a Time of Crisis

At UN, Australia’s FM Wong Defends International Institutions at a Time of Crisis

By Grant Wyeth
Wong argued, “We have no option and no excuse but to find a way through our challenges today, immense and intractable as they are.”

Tuvalu’s Water Woes

Tuvalu’s Water Woes

By John Augé
The new Funafuti Water Supply and Sanitation Project is a critical step toward addressing Tuvalu’s water needs, but that alone won’t be enough.
New Zealand’s Trade Deal With the UAE Could Be the Start of Something Much Bigger

New Zealand’s Trade Deal With the UAE Could Be the Start of Something Much Bigger

By Geoffrey Miller
The deal will go down as one of Wellington’s fastest trade negotiations ever – and a breakthrough for New Zealand’s relations with the Middle East.

Niue’s Strategic Diplomatic Expansion

Niue’s Strategic Diplomatic Expansion

By John Augé
Prior to opening a consulate in Tokyo, Niue’s overseas diplomatic presence was limited to New Zealand and Belgium. 

Is Australia’s Unaffordable Housing a Foreign Policy Problem?

Is Australia’s Unaffordable Housing a Foreign Policy Problem?

By Grant Wyeth
A “whole-of-nation” approach to foreign policy would understand how each element of domestic policy is critical to enhancing the country’s overall capabilities and international power – including housing. 

Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt

Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt

By Vanshika Saraf
From policing assistance to digital infrastructure, strategic competition has led to better terms and more options for the Pacific Island nations.
‘35 Plus’ Killed in Days of Tribal Violence in Papua New Guinea, Police Say

‘35 Plus’ Killed in Days of Tribal Violence in Papua New Guinea, Police Say

By Rod McGuirk
What started as a “relatively minor conflict between illegal miners” escalated into tribal warfare featuring high-powered weapons.

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