Commentary

It is hardly surprising that the question of online anonymity is one to which many in Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and PNG appear to be responding with a resounding ‘no’. But Identity, as it is widely understood in the Pacific, is changing, writes Dan McGarry.

The upcoming election and democracy in Fiji are two different things: while Fiji has announced its decision to hold an election, its continued muzzling of media and now NGOs in the lead up to the vote is indicative of the lack of democracy, writes Giff Johnson.

Natuman’s election still needs time to settle, with foreign policy issues set to test government solidarity. Already there is talk of a reshuffle as MPs wait for a High Court decision that could affect Natuman’s hold as PM, writes Kiery Manassah.

A new mindset needs to be introduced into the ongoing conversations about China and the Chinese in Oceania. Pacific governments need to carve out their own ‘China policy’ based on a new mindset, free of the traditional development biases, writes Kalafi Moala.

Excitement is building among Fijian voters towards election on September 17, with Australia and New Zealand having shifted their policies towards positive engagement with the announcement of the election date, writes Kiery Manassah.

Will the unprecedented nuclear non-proliferation lawsuits help Marshall Islanders with their nuclear claims? Engagement at home on nuclear issues is a needed first step if Marshall Islanders are to benefit from these unprecedented NPT lawsuits, writes Giff Johnson.