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French Polynesia
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.
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.
President Macron’s Historic Pacific Visit: A Signal of France’s Regional Step-Up
By Céline Pajon
With Macron's visit to New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea, he has a chance to address France's shaken legitimacy in the Pacific.
French Polynesia’s New Pro-Independence Leadership
By Paco Milhiet
The coming political transition in the island territory will have national and international consequences.
Why France-US Relations Matter for the Pacific
By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
Increased French-U.S. cooperation in the region should be welcome news to Pacific Island states.
French Polynesia Has Its Own China Dream
By Paco Milhiet
The French overseas territory seeks to maintain strong relations with China, while Paris is more wary.
French Polynesia and France’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
By Paco Milhiet
French Polynesia, with its strategic location and massive EEZ, will play a key role in France's Indo-Pacific policy.
Is Corruption a Serious Problem in the Pacific?
By Joshua Mcdonald
A recent report illustrates that the people of the Pacific believe corruption is a massive problem for both them and their governments.
Polynesian Triangulation: Polynesian Leaders’ Group Expands
By Grant Wyeth
New Zealand, Hawaii, and Rapa Nui, the outer points of the triangle, joined the group recently.
Trouble in Paradise: A Chinese Occupation in Tahiti
By Anne-Marie Brady
Questions surround the Chinese consulate’s illegal occupation in French Polynesia.
French Polynesia at the Chinese Crossroads
By Sébastien Goulard
The islands need to carefully weigh the benefits of Chinese investment with the potential risks.
The French Election in the Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
The outcome of the French presidential election has ramifications for Paris' Pacific territories.
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