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Will Bougainville Hold Its Independence Referendum?

September 28, 2017

The referendum is scheduled for June 2019, but the PNG premier says the criteria to do so have not been met yet.

Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections

November 14, 2016

Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections

Elections in the two countries could determine their future interactions with ASEAN neighbors.

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Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections

States-in-Waiting: Introducing Your Future Pacific Neighbors

April 05, 2016

States-in-Waiting: Introducing Your Future Pacific Neighbors

The world's newest states are likely to emerge from the Pacific Islands. Why is no one paying attention?

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States-in-Waiting: Introducing Your Future Pacific Neighbors

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