HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - The Untold Story

Anthony Albanese hugs Solomon Islands PM and preaches positivity at Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji

The first meeting between the Prime Minister and his Solomon Islands counterpart shows positive signs despite tensions over the China security pact, as Anthony Albanese kicks off his "positive energy" visit to Suva for the Pacific Islands Forum.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Pacific island leaders welcome U.S. pledge to triple funding for region

Pacific island leaders welcomed a pledge by the United States to triple aid to the region to combat illegal fishing, enhance maritime security and tackle climate change, after decades of stagnant U.S. funding.

Reuters · Jul 13, 2022

US Vice-President Kamala Harris makes virtual appearance at Pacific Islands Forum to unveil major plans for the region

Despite major powers being sidelined from the Pacific Islands Forum, Vice-President Kamala Harris appears virtually to make a series of announcements showing the US is intent on reasserting its presence in the region as China continues to expand its footprint.

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022

Kiribati withdraws from Pacific Islands Forum in blow to regional body

President says it will not be attending forum because of failure to address concerns of Micronesian countries

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Special Report: Pacific primer

Not usually at the forefront of geopolitical argy-bargy, the Pacific has recently emerged as a strategic element of securing democracy. A rift threatened to tear apart normally unshakeable regional unity in 2021, with five Micronesian countries threatening to leave the most powerful transnational group, the Pacific Islands Forum. Ahead of…

360info · Jul 8, 2022

Pacific Islands vital to planetary health

With Pacific Islands nations controlling 20 percent of all oceans, they are at the foundation of initiatives to help the planet and our health.

360info · Jul 8, 2022

Mobile workers key to Pacific prosperity

Encouraging work abroad schemes could help Pacific Island nations to steer their way clear of crippling debt.

360info · Jul 8, 2022

The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse.

360info · Jul 8, 2022

Asia and the Pacific stronger together

Better opportunities will arise from ASEAN and Pacific island nations banding together.

360info · Jul 8, 2022

Reports of a Pacific fracture fail to understand the region

Pacific Island nations are keenly aware that disunity is unhelpful for the region.

360info · Jul 8, 2022