Australia: Neo-imperialist or climate change saviour?
Australia gets a remarkable set of rights from the Pacific island country of Tuvalu in exchange for things it can mostly find a reason to not do if it wants.
Nauru
War flashbacks in Guam as China projects power in the Pacific
Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, the Governor of Guam, a US territory, is not just waiting for the rest of the US to come save them. In this interview conducted in July, she describes some of the initiatives she is hoping to get off the ground so Guam is better able to defend itself.
Op-eds
Former President of Federated States of Micronesia David W. Panuelo Warns Country Could See Democratic Backsliding
New, exclusive interview with former President of Federated States of Micronesia, David W. Panuelo.
Insights
The complicated case of Nauru, which stood up to China
Some of Nauru’s decisions made on principle, for example recognizing Taiwan, likely hurt Nauru’s economy. Nauru doesn’t just recognize Taiwan, it has stood up to China in diplomatic venues in ways some Western diplomats could only dream about.
Op-eds
Vital to protect pro-Israel UN votes from Pacific nations
Pressures from China may undermine the core reason certain Pacific nations have Israel's back at the United Nations.
Op-eds
Beijing’s Subversive Political Warfare in the Pacific—and the Need for Greater Engagement by the United States and Taiwan
Honduras has said it intends to shift diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. We know this story: with the exception of 2007, when St. Lucia switched from Beijing to Taipei, the trend has run in this...
Op-eds
Win for China in its plan to turn Pacific Islands into Hong Kong
Leaders who are standing up to China are deeply shaken by what happened to Suidani and the resounding quiet from the international community that claims to back democracy. Koror, Palau: If you thought...
Op-eds
U.S. Should FACE Facts in the Pacific
The United States needs an engagement policy with the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) that is Flexible, Appropriate, Coordinated and Effective (FACE). FLEXIBLE It needs to show flexibility when working...
Op-eds
Enlist Quad, France to take China on in the South Pacific
In the recent statement from the Quad meeting in Tokyo, a grouping consisting of Australia, India, Japan, and the US, the Pacific Islands feature prominently. Each of the Quad members have their own unique...
Op-eds
The Solomon Islands Crisis Shows America Needs a New Pacific Strategy
The U.S. has been largely subcontracting its foreign policy for many Pacific Islands to Australia and New Zealand. That needs to change.
Op-eds
Japan, India, Quad can play big role in Micronesia: Dr Hayakawa
‘Japan and US have had a relationship with the Micronesian region for over 100 years. Australia has also been providing patrol boats for the past nearly 30 years. India has just begun. It will be important to build a relationship first.’
Op-eds
Quad should make Micronesia a priority
Most leaders in the region want closer relationships with other democracies, especially in economic development, education, and health care, so that they have option to China’s CNP (Comprehensive National Power) onslaught.
Op-eds
How the Pacific Islands Forum Fell Apart
The decision by Micronesian countries to leave the PIF will have major strategic implications.
Op-eds
India’s vaccine diplomacy a shot in the arm for the Quad?
A Quad exercise to deliver Indian vaccines to the countries that need it in Oceania would show that the Quad is a unique force for good in the region.
Op-eds
How Washington Can Counter the Rise of Hezbollah
Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia and political party, is now the most powerful actor in&n...
Op-eds
The UN’s Jew-Obsession
Every single day, hundreds of African tribesmen are killed in Darfur by militias acting with the blessing of Sudan's Arab Islamist government. Eac...