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Strong Showing for the Pacific at Biden’s Summit for Democracy
November 30, 2021

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
June 18, 2021

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
October 14, 2020

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
September 14, 2017

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?
May 17, 2017

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
February 11, 2017

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?
September 29, 2016

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?
February 03, 2016

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
December 04, 2015

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
September 15, 2015

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
April 22, 2015

Cautions for Australians, Lies for Refugees

By Elaine Pearson
Australia is pulling out all stops to convince asylum seekers to take the Cambodia option.

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