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Autonomous Region of Bougainville
November 17, 2022
Where is Bougainville on the Path to Independence?
By Dechlan Brennan
After seeing overwhelming support for Bougainville independence in a 2019 referendum, there is some frustration over perceived foot-dragging by PNG.
July 19, 2021
Bougainville Inches Closer to Independence
By Joshua Mcdonald
Given the 2019 referendum’s nearly unanimous approval, it will be difficult for Papua New Guinea to deny the region independence.
January 27, 2021
Musingku: Bougainville’s ‘Royal’ Pyramid Scheme Problem
By Grant Wyeth
A self-declared king presents a unique problem for the Autonomous Bougainville Government as it moves toward independence.
March 14, 2019
Delayed But Looming: The Question of Bougainville Independence
By Grant Wyeth
The referendum for Papua New Guinea's eastern region is now set for October. How its outcome will be handled remains unclear.
September 28, 2017
Will Bougainville Hold Its Independence Referendum?
By Grant Wyeth
The referendum is scheduled for June 2019, but the PNG premier says the criteria to do so have not been met yet.
November 14, 2016
Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections
By Luke Hunt
Elections in the two countries could determine their future interactions with ASEAN neighbors.
April 05, 2016
States-in-Waiting: Introducing Your Future Pacific Neighbors
By Sally Andrews
The world's newest states are likely to emerge from the Pacific Islands. Why is no one paying attention?
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