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Nauru and Samoa Join Fossil Fuel Treaty Amid Fierce Debate at COP28

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.

The Politics and Geopolitics of Women’s Sport in the Pacific

The Politics and Geopolitics of Women’s Sport in the Pacific

By Patricia O’Brien
The lack of Pacific women in Australian and New Zealand stadiums speaks to something amiss with Australia’s sports diplomacy.
Strong Pacific Voices: Elevating Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation

Strong Pacific Voices: Elevating Traditional Knowledge in Climate Adaptation

By Jack Britton
While indigenous communities are on the frontline of climate change, “these very same Pacific communities are also often fighting to be heard on the issue.”

In Fiji, Bainimarama Suspended From Parliament Until 2026

In Fiji, Bainimarama Suspended From Parliament Until 2026

By Patricia O’Brien
Despite Rabuka’s thin majority, his government has wasted no time in systematically dismantling Bainimarama’s extensive power base.

Lockdowns in Pacific States Facing First Serious COVID Waves

Lockdowns in Pacific States Facing First Serious COVID Waves

By Joshua Mcdonald
The Pacific nations of Kiribati, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands are facing their first significant outbreaks of COVID-19.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Strong Showing for the Pacific at Biden’s Summit for Democracy

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.

Samoa’s First Female-Led Government Sits, But Opposition Barred

Samoa’s First Female-Led Government Sits, But Opposition Barred

By Grant Wyeth
Given the HRPP’s refusal to accept the April election results, the Samoan speaker refused the party’s MPs entry to parliament. 
Pacific States Watch Samoa’s Political Turmoil Carefully, Quietly

Pacific States Watch Samoa’s Political Turmoil Carefully, Quietly

By Joshua Mcdonald
Samoa’s neighbors have mostly fallen short on backing the new democratically elected prime minister amid a “bloodless coup.”

Samoan Democracy Under Threat as New Political Era Dawns

Samoan Democracy Under Threat as New Political Era Dawns

By Grant Wyeth
The dawning of a new political era in Samoa has proved difficult for the country’s longtime rulers to accept.

Samoa in Crisis as Elected Leader Locked out of Parliament

Samoa in Crisis as Elected Leader Locked out of Parliament

By Nick Perry
Last month, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa was elected Samoa's first ever female prime minister.

The Women That Upended Samoa’s Politics

The Women That Upended Samoa’s Politics

By Joshua Mcdonald
Following last week’s election, Samoa’s long-time ruler could be displaced by the country’s first female leader.
Trouble at the University of the South Pacific

Trouble at the University of the South Pacific

By Joshua Mcdonald
Last week, Fiji deported the university's vice chancellor, leading some to suggest relocating its headquarters to Samoa.

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