Tonga’s unique political structure helps ensure its foreign partnerships are among the region’s most stable. King Tupou VI is ultimately responsible for Tonga’s agreements and foreign partnerships and his son, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, is …
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Somewhere in Solomon Islands lies a security agreement with China that has never been made public, despite assurances from the government of greater transparency. Even today, almost three years after its signing, the agreement still …
Samoa’s election at the end of August may be seen as an opportunity for foreign partners to deepen engagement and offer new avenues of support. With robust democratic institutions and strong cultural ties to its …
Political leaders and representatives from New Caledonia and France have done well with an agreement signed on 12 July to settle the Pacific island’s status. Now they must seriously engage with New Caledonians to sell …
Amid rising strategic competition, the pursuit of a security treaty and a long-standing shared history have made Australia the security partner of choice for Papua New Guinea. PNG formally remains a ‘friend to all, enemy …