Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsWale’s China reset shows the tightrope facing Pacific leaders, says security analystAnna Powles says Solomon Islands is not turning away from Beijing but the country’s new approach highlights the challenge Pacific nations face as pressure grows to choose sides.Christine RovoiWed, 12 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands • Fiji • China'No more secrecy': Solomon Islands govt reviews China security deal as tensions growThe move by Prime Minister Matthew Wale comes as Pacific leaders grapple with rising security concerns and deep divisions over how the region should respond to China.Christine RovoiMon, 10 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands split over US maritime deal as opposition warns of major sovereignty risksFormer Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says a new shiprider agreement with the United States could weaken Solomon Islands’ control over its waters.Christine RovoiTue, 04 Aug
PoliticsPacific leaders 'playing both sides' as China divides Forum over missile test - expertThe Pacific Islands Forum's silence after China's missile test is not about division, Steven Ratuva says. It reflects years of small nations balancing Beijing, Australia and the US to protect their interests.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Jul
Politics • Papua New GuineaMore Pacific defence partnerships likely after PNG and NZ sign agreement, expert saysThe new three-year defence deal is expected to deepen military cooperation between the two countries through joint training, maritime surveillance and new technologies.Christine RovoiFri, 24 Jul
Pacific Region • TongaTongan journalists call for greater protection as Pacific drug trade raises safety fearsAn investigative reporter coming face-to-face with an armed man has highlighted the growing risks Pacific journalists face as drug trafficking spreads across the region, media leaders in Tonga say.PMN NewsTue, 21 Jul
Pacific Region • TuvaluTuvalu detains Chinese fishing vessel accused of hiding its locationPolice allege it was fishing illegally while broadcasting false location data as Pacific nations face challenges in monitoring their waters.Christine RovoiFri, 17 Jul
Pacific RegionAotearoa weighs joining Pacific defence pact as expert warns region must stay at the centreNew Zealand is exploring the Ocean of Peace Alliance but defence expert Anna Powles says Pacific priorities must guide the region's security future.Christine RovoiMon, 13 Jul
Pacific Region • Tuvalu • Vanuatu • Palau • FijiPacific opposition grows: Tuvalu, Palau and Vanuatu condemn China missile testThe leaders say the Pacific must never become a testing ground for military powers, renewing calls to protect the region as an "Ocean of Peace".PMN NewsThu, 09 Jul
Politics • Papua New GuineaPNG enters historic defence alliance with Australia as leaders pledge Ocean of PeacePrime Minister James Marape says the agreement is a sovereign decision that will strengthen regional security while protecting PNG's independence.PMN NewsWed, 08 Jul
