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Australia-Papua New Guinea relations
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.
Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There
By Carolyn Blacklock
Australia has loaned millions to PNG, despite the government's issues with unaccountable and nontransparent spending.
Australia and China Are Making the Same Mistake in Papua New Guinea
By Carolyn Blacklock
While Australia and China have very different approaches in PNG, both are in working primarily with political elites, while alienating the New Guinean public.
Papua New Guinea: All Geopolitics Is Local
By Patricia O’Brien and Douveri Henao
The whole Pacific is grappling with Beijing’s campaign to become the dominant regional power and the pushback from a coalition of rival nations. PNG is experiencing this competition in unique ways.
What’s Next for Papua New Guinea After Violent Start to 2024?
By Patricia O’Brien and Douveri Henao
2024 has already tested Papua New Guinea, with deadly unrest in the capital and tribal fighting in the highlands. Where do matters currently stand for the government of James Marape?
Marape’s State Visit Puts Australia-Papua New Guinea Bonhomie on Display
By Patricia O’Brien
For Australia, it is critical to keep good ties with PNG amid China's growing influence.
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.
PNG’s Prime Minister Wants to Save His Country’s Rainforest. He Can’t Do It Alone.
By G.S. Maribu
Prime Minister James Marape championed the Pacific's climate push at the 76th United Nations General Assembly with a proposal to preserve PNG's rainforest in exchange for development financing.
Australia Denies Interfering in China’s Pacific Vaccine Help
By Rod McGuirk
A Chinese newspaper had accused Australia of seeking to sabotage the distribution of Chinese vaccines in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea Faces Rising COVID-19 Cases
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Pacific Island nation is on the brink of disaster, regional health experts warn.
Why China’s ‘Island City’ in Papua New Guinea is a Mirage
By Sebastian Strangio
Australian security analysts can console themselves that the Hong Kong-based firm's plans will never eventuate.
Should Australia Buy Papua New Guinea’s Largest Telecom Firm?
By Robert Potter and John Young
Yes, the potential sale of Digicel to China is concerning. But Australia should think twice before swooping in on the troubled company.
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