Vanuatu

  • Jan 11, 2005
  • 6 min read

CHINA/TAIWAN/PACIFIC: Rivals woo Pacific Island states

As China emerges as a major Pacific power it is becoming more assertive in its opposition to...

China
  • Jan 4, 2005
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PACIFIC: Brighter outlook for island states in 2005

Positive political and economic developments in key Pacific island states may challenge the...

  • Oct 1, 2004
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VANUATU: Stability at risk as divisions deepen

Vanuatu has generally been the exception to the problem of failing states in the Melanesian part...

Vanuatu
  • Apr 8, 2004
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PACIFIC: Doubts frustrate forum's integration efforts

The Pacific Island Forum held a special summit in Auckland on April 6 to consider sweeping...

Pacific
  • Jun 12, 2003
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PACIFIC/JAPAN: Summit promotes Japan's leadership

The May Pacific Leaders Meeting summit, staged in Okinawa, was symbolically and practically...

Pacific
  • Mar 13, 2003
  • 7 min read

PACIFIC: Solomons crisis parallels overstated

The Solomon Islands has been described as the region's first failed state, prompting fears that...

Pacific
  • Mar 13, 2003
  • 1 min read

PACIFIC: Failing states

The Solomon Islands has been described as the region's first failed state, prompting fears that...

Pacific
  • Aug 31, 2001
  • 7 min read

PACIFIC: Forum struggles to maintain its relevance

The Pacific Islands Forum held its 30th annual summit earlier this month in Nauru....

Pacific