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New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an Icon to Many, to Step Down
By Nick Perry
"I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice," she said. "It is that simple."
What Japan’s Foreign Policy Shifts Mean for New Zealand
By Geoffrey Miller
Tokyo’s dramatic shifts on defense and China policy are likely to have ramifications for New Zealand.
The Fight to Raise Australia’s Age of Criminal Responsibility
By Dechlan Brennan
At 12, an Australian child “cannot lawfully sign onto Facebook but can be questioned, arrested, detained, and imprisoned.”
Australia Is Finalizing a New Security Pact With Papua New Guinea
By Nick Perry
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he expected negotiations to conclude in April and the treaty to be signed in June.
Australia’s Population Dilemma
By Grant Wyeth
How Australia approaches migration is one of the central pillars of its overall national strategy.
Under New Leadership, What’s Next for Fiji?
By Dechlan Brennan
After 16 years with Frank Bainimarama at the helm, Fiji faces myriad challenges as Sitiveni Rabuka takes over.
Australia: The Complacent Country?
By Grant Wyeth
The country’s unique resource curse and self-image as a "lifestyle superpower” make it difficult for Canberra to change trajectories, to embrace new ideas.
Moral Authority: Australia at a Crossroads
By Grant Wyeth
Entrenched interests and orthodoxies will inhibit the new Australian government’s ability to significantly enhance the country’s moral authority.
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.
Rabuka Promises Change After Winning Close Fiji Election
By Nick Perry
Fiji will see a new leader for the first time in 16 years, but Sitiveni Rabuka is no stranger to power in the country.
What Australia’s New Law Means for Hague Convention Parental Child Abduction Cases
By Grant Wyeth
Australia has an opportunity to establish itself as a global champion and a safe haven for children and women who have been victims of abuse.
New South Wales’ Pandemic Fines Shed Light on Policing Problems
By Dechlan Brennan
The NSW government’s “law and order” response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to significant fines on those least able to pay up.