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Pacific Islands Forum break-up

Was China Behind Kiribati’s Withdrawal From the Pacific Islands Forum?

Was China Behind Kiribati’s Withdrawal From the Pacific Islands Forum?

By Martin Kwan
The withdrawal makes no strategic sense for China, but Kiribati had its own reasons to exit the PIF.

China, Climate Dominate Pacific Islands Forum Meeting

China, Climate Dominate Pacific Islands Forum Meeting

By Patricia O’Brien
The U.S. and Australia cannot meaningfully counter China’s rising influence without addressing the Pacific Islands’ top concern.
Exit Kiribati? The Pacific Islands Forum Faces Further Strife

Exit Kiribati? The Pacific Islands Forum Faces Further Strife

By Larissa Stünkel and Marc Lanteigne
Despite a deal between the PIF and other Micronesian states, Kiribati declared it still intends to withdraw from the premier regional forum.

China’s Pacific Push Is Already Remaking the Region

China’s Pacific Push Is Already Remaking the Region

By Patricia O’Brien
After a whirlwind of visits and agreements, where does the Pacific region stand?

Can the US Follow up on Blinken’s Pacific Islands Outreach?

Can the US Follow up on Blinken’s Pacific Islands Outreach?

By Patricia O’Brien
With Blinken's trip to Fiji, the Biden administration wanted to signal a renewed focus on the Pacific Islands. It will take more than one trip to make that message stick.

Will Micronesia Stay in the Pacific Islands Forum After All?

Will Micronesia Stay in the Pacific Islands Forum After All?

By Gil Rickey
After a year of deadlock, Micronesian leaders signaled they will hold off on making their departure official.

How Pacific Regionalism Fell Apart

How Pacific Regionalism Fell Apart

By Steven Ratuva
It was almost inevitable that fractures would emerge within the Pacific Islands Forum.
What Went Wrong With Pacific Regionalism?

What Went Wrong With Pacific Regionalism?

By Patrick Kaiku
The threat by Micronesian leaders to withdraw their countries from the PIF is a compelling reason to rethink the place of regionalism in the domestic affairs of member states and territories.

How the Pacific Islands Forum Fell Apart

How the Pacific Islands Forum Fell Apart

By Cleo Paskal
The decision by Micronesian countries to leave the PIF will have major strategic implications.

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