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France’s Colonial Legacy in the Pacific: A Contemporary Crisis
By Patricia O’Brien
Much attention has been paid to France’s relationship with New Caledonia in recent months, but France has also been compelled to address its colonial ties with its other great Pacific territory, French Polynesia.
Could Australia’s Economy Survive Trump’s Position on China?
By James Laurenceson
On rules of international trade, Canberra is more aligned with Beijing than Washington. How could the next U.S. president impact the relationship?
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?
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
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
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
By Geoffrey Miller
Decisions made in Washington will also have a direct impact on Wellington.
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
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
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
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?
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.