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Nauru
The Nauru-Australia Security Treaty: Win-Win or Trouble Ahead?
By Joanne Wallis and Jack Corbett
At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be benefit both sides. But questions remain.
Nauru’s Geopolitical Clout
By Patricia O’Brien
The diplomatic battle between Taipei and Beijing is but one arena where Nauru is flexing muscle that greatly exceeds its demographic and geographic size.
Nauru Switches Ties From Taipei to Beijing
By Dechlan Brennan
In the immediate aftermath of Taiwan’s elections, in which the DPP retained the presidency, Nauru announced its decision to establish diplomatic relations with China.
Nauru and Samoa Join Fossil Fuel Treaty Amid Fierce Debate at COP28
By Sacha Shaw
When it comes to phasing out fossil fuels, the most at-risk countries are taking matters into their own hands rather than waiting on the lagging COP process.
Strong Showing for the Pacific at Biden’s Summit for Democracy
By Grant Wyeth
The Pacific Islands have not been overlooked by the White House, although the region’s democracies face challenges, too.
Pacific Island Nations Consider Deep-sea Mining, Despite Risks
By Joshua Mcdonald
Pacific Island nations are contemplating allowing deep-sea mining to bolster their economies, despite unknown environmental impacts.
PIF Fragmentation May Alter US-China Competition in the Pacific
By Derek Grossman
A looming north-south split in the Pacific Islands Forum poses both challenges and opportunities to the rival superpowers.
Australia to Welcome More Pacific Islanders With New Visa Program
By Grant Wyeth
The new Pacific Labor Scheme will allow 2,000 people from Nauru, Kiribati and Tuvalu to work in parts of Australia for up to three years.
The Sovereign Recognition Game: Has Nauru Overplayed Its Hand?
By Grant Wyeth
In recognizing Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Nauru drew Russian funds. Can U.S. pressure flip Nauru's choice?
US Begins Vetting Asylum Seekers on Papua New Guinea
By Luke Hunt
Uncertainty still lingers over specifics.
What to Make of China in the South Pacific?
By Grant Wyeth
Long motivated by a recognition war with Taiwan, China's latest diplomacy in the region takes on a strategic tone.
Australia’s Shame: Child Abuse as a Border Defense Strategy?
By Greg Austin
Australia has to find a way to protect its borders without seeing children in its care subjected to repeat sexual abuse.
Australia’s Controversial Asylum Policies
By Gemima Harvey
The country’s brutal policies are leaving it increasingly isolated.
Small Island, Big Business: Nauru's Choice on Migrants
By Benjamin David Baker
Is replacing phosphate with refugees the best solution for Nauru?
Cautions for Australians, Lies for Refugees
By Elaine Pearson
Australia is pulling out all stops to convince asylum seekers to take the Cambodia option.
New Zealand's Mass Surveillance of Pacific States Exposed
By Ankit Panda
New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau conducts mass surveillance of several Pacific states.
Australia’s Troubling Asylum Seeker Policy
By Hugh Tuckfield
Years of politicizing the issue have created a serious stain on Australia’s human rights record.
People Smugglers Feel the Pinch
By Luke Hunt
People smugglers find business tougher as the Australian government’s crackdown begins to have an impact.
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