Oceania

A series of natural disasters in Vanuatu has brought into sharp focus the impacts of climate change on the Pacific islands.

A recent article series assumed that Australia would only defend Taiwan because the U.S. demands it. But Australia has its own reasons to act.

Despite Rabuka’s thin majority, his government has wasted no time in systematically dismantling Bainimarama’s extensive power base.

The country's minister of home affairs has spoken out about those who are being “threatened, harassed, or intimidated” because of diaspora protests in Australia.

The opposition politician has been removed by a parliamentary vote of no confidence in the Solomon Islands, resulting in protests and further accusations of Chinese interference.

There is a lot riding on the relationship for both New Delhi and Canberra given that both have a inherent interest in balancing China and ensuring a stable Indo-Pacific strategic order.

For Pacific Islanders, who feel a strong guardianship over the Pacific Ocean, Japan’s plan to release contaminated water into the ocean is of critical importance. 

Veronica Nelson, who died in police custody in 2020 after being denied bail, was subject to “cruel and degrading treatment,” a coroner's report concluded.

Despite recent signs of a diplomatic thaw, nothing has changed in the policies of either China or Australia.

New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ approach to foreign policy is starting to become clear.

On his first overseas trip, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins emphasized continuity with the Ardern government's foreign policy.

Australia's new government is urging China to lift official and unofficial barriers on Australian exports.