Climate crisis – not China – is biggest threat to Pacific, say former leaders
Growing military tensions in the Pacific between China, the U.S and Australia do not address the most significant security threat to the region –...
From China to climate and COVID: does Australia really care for the Pacific?
Opinion by Hamish McDonald
In the debacle of Canberra’s handling of the security agreement with China just signed by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh...
Former spy chief says Australia squandered good Pacific ties
The nation’s former spymaster warns Australia has squandered its chances to form meaningful relationships with the Pacific, leaving it looking to the United States...
Pacific Elders Voice: Statement on Climate Security
The Pacific Elders’ Voice reiterates that the primary security threat to the Pacific is climate change. This fact is clearly articulated in the Boe...
Solomons PM could use Chinese police to stay in power, key provincial adviser fears
A key adviser to the premier of the most populous province in Solomon Islands has expressed concern that the China-Solomons security deal could enable...
Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands
Australian foreign affairs minister Marise Payne has denounced the “secret” terms of China’s security deal with Solomon Islands, while insisting “no document signed and...
Japan’s top diplomat to visit Fiji, Palau next month
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit two Central Asian countries, Mongolia and two Pacific island nations, the Japanese government said Thursday, as Tokyo...
Leaked documents reveal Chinese company’s aviation plans for Solomons to become a ‘regional hub’
One of China's largest defence and aerospace companies promised to upgrade almost three dozen airstrips in Solomon Islands as part of an ambitious plan...
Felled by its own Failures – How Australia’s inaction to reform logging in the...
By William Kadi and DIrk Heinz
We have watched these past few weeks as the evolving situation surrounding the Solomon Islands/China security pact has unfolded....
Australia doesn’t want its forces operating alongside ‘ruthless’ Chinese in Solomons
Australia will resist sending soldiers and police to Solomon Islands if they are forced to operate alongside Chinese security personnel as concern grows that...
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Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...