Region
Oceania

February 19, 2022
Assessing the Aftermath of Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami
By Joshua Mcdonald
“It is clear that Tongans will be dealing with the aftermath of this event for a long time,” said the World Bank’s country director for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.

February 18, 2022
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.

February 16, 2022
With Blinken’s Visit to Fiji, the US Returns to the Pacific
By Grant Wyeth
China drew Washington’s attention back to the Pacific, but regional states hope the U.S. engages beyond geopolitical competition.

February 14, 2022
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.

February 12, 2022
As COVID-19 Crashes Across Solomon Islands, Vaccines Must Be Available to All
By Clement Manuri
If we want Solomon Islanders to have a safe future, our people must embrace vaccinations everywhere, on all islands, from the coast to the mountains and the valleys.

February 10, 2022
US Secretary of State Blinken Starts Pacific Tour in Australia
By Associated Press
Blinken’s trip to Australia for bilateral and Quad meetings will be followed by a visit to Fiji, then a Japan-South Korea-US trilateral in Hawaii.

February 09, 2022
How China’s Economic Coercion Is Bringing Lithuania and Australia Together
By Grant Wyeth
The bonds between Australia and Lithuania are strengthening as a result of China’s attempts to isolate the European country.

February 08, 2022
The US Is Squandering Its COFA Advantage in the Pacific
By Patricia O'Brien
The Compacts of Free Association (COFA) between the U.S. and the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau touch on nearly every U.S. national priority. So why are renegotiations stuck in limbo?

February 08, 2022
Scott Morrison Called ‘Hypocrite and Liar’ in Leaked Texts By Political Allies
By Joshua Mcdonald
The prime minister was called a “complete psycho” and other unflattering things by allies and adversaries alike as intra-party divisions continue to roil Australian politics.

February 07, 2022
Australia Calls for Myanmar Junta to Release Detained Economist
By Sebastian Strangio
Professor Sean Turnell had worked as an economic policy advisor to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

January 31, 2022
When Will Australia Confront Corruption?
By Joshua Mcdonald
Canberra can do more to protect Australia’s democracy and weed out corruption.

January 31, 2022
Goodwill and Cricket: Australia’s Upcoming Tour of Pakistan
By Grant Wyeth
Cricket-playing countries have been reluctant to play in Pakistan since a 2009 attack on a visiting team's bus. But the game must go on.
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