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Busan Was a Major Political Win on Plastic Pollution, Even If Not a Procedural One
By Arpita Bhagat
The political dynamics, narratives, and numbers are conditioned in favor of a strong agreement now.
Solomon Islands’ Mega Coral Points the Way to Save Our Reefs
By Enric Sala
The world must dramatically curb the emission of the greenhouse gases that drive global warming. But protecting the right 30 percent of our ocean will buy us time.
China Is Learning to Be a Better Aid Partner in the Pacific. The West Can Too.
By Jonah Bock
Beijing’s politically focused aid gives the United States a unique opportunity, as it maps where Beijing’s interests are deeply sown or where China is trying to expand its influence.
The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain of Australia’s Economic Outlook
By Luke Hartigan
The Australian economy has had a tough few years, but there are some reasons to be positive, and other reasons to be not so positive.
The Nauru-Australia Security Treaty: Win-Win or Trouble Ahead?
By Joanne Wallis and Jack Corbett
At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be benefit both sides. But questions remain.
Getting Australian Cities Back to Health
By Jinhee Kim
Australia drifted away from the Healthy Cities movement it helped start. It can still get back on track.
Why Are Votes of No Confidence So Common in the Pacific?
By Patricia O’Brien
Across much of the Pacific, votes of no confidence have become a frequently deployed, and increasingly disruptive, tactic.
The End of Japan’s Hydrogen Rush in Australia?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Facing bureaucratic hurdles and questionable profits, some major Japanese companies are withdrawing from their hydrogen partnerships in Australia.
The Risks of Australia’s Approach to Sanctions
By Sara Dehm and Jessica Whyte
Australia has long aligned with the United States on sanctions. With Trump’s return, this is an increasingly dangerous approach.
Will AUKUS Survive the Trump Administration?
By Christopher Featherstone
Trump's reelection constitutes crisis time for AUKUS.
Why Is Australia Banning Social Media for Youth Under 16?
By Grant Wyeth
Canberra is sounding the alarm: Social media usage has been linked to a host of horrible outcomes for youth and something needs to be done.
Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates
By Takahashi Kosuke
Will Australia strategically choose Tokyo to strengthen bilateral cooperation? Or will it opt for a German-designed frigate that is familiar to the Royal Australian Navy?
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