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Geopolitics in the 2023 Pacific Games 

Geopolitics in the 2023 Pacific Games 

By Prisie L. Patnayak
The 2023 Games, hosted by Solomon Islands, underscore China’s growing role in the Pacific Island countries.
What Mattered Most to China About Anthony Albanese’s Visit

What Mattered Most to China About Anthony Albanese’s Visit

By Jingdong Yuan
Chinese media focused on Australia's “change in attitude,” but Beijing has also made adjustments, downplaying issues of concern to keep the relationship stable.

During China Visit, Australia’s PM Calls for ‘Free and Unimpeded Trade’ to Resume

During China Visit, Australia’s PM Calls for ‘Free and Unimpeded Trade’ to Resume

By Associated Press
The countries agreed to resume an annual leaders meeting, which had been halted by a sharp deterioration in relations during which China slapped tariffs and other restrictions on imports from Australia.

Can the PIF Leaders’ Meeting Break the Cycle After Another Climate Fund Setback?

Can the PIF Leaders’ Meeting Break the Cycle After Another Climate Fund Setback?

By Isabella Massa and Samory Toure
The PIF Leaders' Meeting is an important chance to jolt the world into action on a climate Loss and Damage Fund after decades of fighting for justice.

Pacific Wrestles With the Great China-US Divide

Pacific Wrestles With the Great China-US Divide

By Henryk Szadziewski
Pacific Islands Forum members face challenging conversations about the prickly China-U.S. relationship and its effect on the region.
The Foreign Affairs Puzzle Facing New Zealand’s New Government

The Foreign Affairs Puzzle Facing New Zealand’s New Government

By Geoffrey Miller
Once again, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters could end up playing an outsized role in foreign policy.

Agony for Australia’s Palestinian Community as War Rages on in Gaza

Agony for Australia’s Palestinian Community as War Rages on in Gaza

By Dechlan Brennan
“So, there's the pain of the suffering in Palestine – our homeland – but then there's the feeling of abandonment. It’s an otherness. It’s like we don’t belong in Australia, we don't belong on Earth almost.”
In Australia, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Appeals to Shared Values

In Australia, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Appeals to Shared Values

By Grant Wyeth
Although the Australian government avoided any direct contact with the foreign minister, it undoubtedly paid close attention to what he said at a talk this week in Melbourne. 

Faith and Foreign Policy: How the Pacific Views the Israel-Gaza Conflict

Faith and Foreign Policy: How the Pacific Views the Israel-Gaza Conflict

By Grant Wyeth
Of the 14 states that voted against a recent U.N. resolution calling for a “humanitarian truce” in Gaza, six were Pacific Island states. What explains their votes?

New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Direction Uncertain Under New Coalition Government

New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Direction Uncertain Under New Coalition Government

By Logan Green
As Kiwis prepare for a new government and coalition partners fight for power, should the world expect a fresh approach from New Zealand?

Australia’s PM Albanese Starts State Visit to the US

Australia’s PM Albanese Starts State Visit to the US

By Chris Megerian
Albanese’s first state visit to the United States is intended as a celebration of the alliance, but may be overshadowed by war in Gaza and political dysfunction in Washington.
During Australia Visit, Fijian Prime Minister Calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’

During Australia Visit, Fijian Prime Minister Calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’

By Dechlan Brennan
Rabuka said Fiji was “more comfortable” dealing with nations like Australia, taking a measured tone and notably shifting Fiji further away from entanglement with China.

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