Pacific Region • PalauPacific unity tested as Taiwan-China tensions play out at Palau ForumFive leaders are absent as Taipei and Beijing clash over their place in the region, raising fresh questions about the Forum’s ability to speak with one voice.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauWed, 02 Sep
Pacific Region • PalauPalau takes Forum chair with message to major powers: 'Pacific agenda must be driven by us’President Surangel Whipps Jr. calls for Pacific-led decision-making as China warns there will be “consequences” over Taiwan’s high-level presence at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Koror.PMN NewsWed, 02 Sep
Pacific Region • PalauSmaller Island States sharpen their voice as Palau takes SIS chairSmaller Island States are pushing for a stronger collective voice and turning decisions made last year into action that reaches their people.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauTue, 01 Sep
Pacific Region • PalauEmpty chairs and big questions as Pacific leaders gather in PalauWinston Peters says the Pacific Islands Forum remains central despite several leaders staying away as pressure grows for the region to deliver.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauMon, 31 Aug
Pacific RegionPacific leaders head to Palau as pressure builds over geopolitics, crime and region's unityLeaders will face a packed agenda at next week’s Pacific Islands Forum, with missile testing, transnational crime, development partners and regional integration among the issues on the table.Christine RovoiFri, 28 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • China • West PapuaPacific leaders face tough test of regional voice in Palau summitWith disagreements over China’s missile test, security and West Papua, leaders are under pressure to find common ground.Christine RovoiMon, 24 Aug
PoliticsWinston Peters urges Pacific leaders to put economic growth at centre of the ForumAs leaders prepare to meet in Palau, New Zealand's Foreign Minister says the region needs to move beyond an aid-focused approach and start building its own economies.Christine RovoiTue, 18 Aug
Pacific RegionPacific unity tested in Fiji as Forum ministers fail to agree on China missile test responsePacific foreign ministers have ended talks in Suva without agreeing on a joint response to China's July missile test, exposing regional divisions amid calls for unity ahead of this month's leaders' summit in Palau.Christine RovoiFri, 07 Aug
Pacific Region • PalauPalau caught in superpower rivalry as US military build-up divides island nationAs the United States expands its presence in Palau to counter China, some locals see greater security while others fear their home is becoming a target. The debate has now reached the United Nations.PMN NewsMon, 03 Aug
Environment • Cook Islands • PalauExpert says Pacific seabed minerals becoming next test of regional sovereigntyProfessor Steven Ratuva says the race for seabed minerals is set to be the next major geopolitical challenge for the region as Pacific leaders stress that decisions must remain in Pasifika hands.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Jul
