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Can the PIF Leaders’ Meeting Break the Cycle After Another Climate Fund Setback?

Can the PIF Leaders’ Meeting Break the Cycle After Another Climate Fund Setback?

By Isabella Massa and Samory Toure
The PIF Leaders' Meeting is an important chance to jolt the world into action on a climate Loss and Damage Fund after decades of fighting for justice.

Japan Briefs Pacific Islands on Fukushima Wastewater Release Plan

Japan Briefs Pacific Islands on Fukushima Wastewater Release Plan

By Grant Wyeth
For Pacific Islanders, who feel a strong guardianship over the Pacific Ocean, Japan’s plan to release contaminated water into the ocean is of critical importance. 
The Politics Behind Who is Attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting

The Politics Behind Who is Attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting

By Patricia O’Brien
Dialogue partners were disinvited from the PIF meeting this week as the organization wrestles with internal divisions. But U.S. Vice President Harris got to speak virtually to the forum anyway.

A Tiff at PIF? Pacific Islands Forum Leadership Change Triggers Frustration

A Tiff at PIF? Pacific Islands Forum Leadership Change Triggers Frustration

By Grant Wyeth
Within the PIF, leadership has typically rotated between Polynesian, Melanesian, and Micronesian states. Until now, it seems.

Australia’s Domestic Politics Hamstrings Its Pacific Foreign Policy

Australia’s Domestic Politics Hamstrings Its Pacific Foreign Policy

By Grant Wyeth
In the Pacific, climate change is an existential threat. Australia’s domestic unease on the issue hinders its foreign policy.

What Drives Indonesia's Pacific Island Strategy?

What Drives Indonesia's Pacific Island Strategy?

By Grant Wyeth
Jakarta is courting Pacific Island states, hoping to change regional positions on the West Papua issue.

Polynesian Triangulation: Polynesian Leaders’ Group Expands

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.
Russia's "Checkbook Diplomacy" in the South Pacific

Russia's "Checkbook Diplomacy" in the South Pacific

Moscow is turning to financially vulnerable South Pacific nations to promote its foreign policy agenda thousands of miles away.

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