The pro-democracy movement rises again
24 November, 2014

The pro-democracy movement rises again

'Akilisi Pohiva is the first commoner to become Tonga's Prime Minister. Kalafi Moala argues that Pohiva's election is of historical significance at this juncture of Tonga’s march into a full democracy as he holds hope for a new Tonga - a small nation that must change in every sphere of development.
Inaugural Melanesian schools debating competition
20 November, 2014

Inaugural Melanesian schools debating competition

Regional event provides an opportunity for young people to confront and consider through research and public speaking, the key policy issues in the region. PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are participating in this year’s event in Port Moresby.
Down but not out in French Polynesia
13 November, 2014

Down but not out in French Polynesia

As French president Francois Hollande visits the region for the G20 summit, Nic Maclellan looks at recent developments in French Polynesia with the removal of one of the Pacific’s longest serving politicians, Gaston Flosse as President of the territory.
Re-casting Pacific regional architecture
4 November, 2014

Re-casting Pacific regional architecture

Pacific leaders should embrace the opportunity to recalibrate our regionalism project. Let’s not fool ourselves, the discussions ahead will be difficult, but there is much to hope for if discussions progress ahead of the Sydney meeting.
Corruption comes in many flavors
27 October, 2014

Corruption comes in many flavors

Media reports on government ‘corruption’ usually focus on theft of money from government ministries or agencies. But there are more subtle practices of government both at high level and at lower levels that are not often in view, but greatly impact operations of governments, argues Giff Johnson.
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