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Melanesian Spearhead Group

August 19, 2019
The Pacific Islands Forum at 50
By Balaji Chandramohan
The evolving geopolitics in the South Pacific were on full display at the 50th PIF.

August 22, 2018
What’s Next for Indonesia-Fiji Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries have been keen to develop the defense aspect of their wider relationship.

August 01, 2018
Shining a Light on Pacific Island Diplomacy
By Jenny Hayward-Jones
Thinking of the Pacific Islands as a bloc obscures the complexity of the individual interests of each nation.

February 16, 2018
At Melanesian Spearhead Group, the Question of West Papuan Membership Lingers
By Grant Wyeth
The MSG will deliberate the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s application, but some worry about angering Indonesia.

April 05, 2017
Solomon Islands Seeks Balance in Relations With Indonesia and West Papua
By Grant Wyeth
With the end of the RAMSI intervention and restoration of full sovereignty comes more difficult diplomatic balancing.

December 07, 2015
Indonesia: Jakarta’s Change of Strategy Towards West Papuan Separatists
By Ned Talbot
A new approach by President Joko Widodo may force the separatists to change direction.

June 12, 2015
Can Jokowi Bring Peace to West Papua?
By Leonard C. Sebastian and Emirza Adi Syailendra
The Indonesian president is rolling out new initiatives, hoping for a breakthrough in a troubled region.
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