By Greg Poling June has probably been the most violent month in years for Indonesia’s Papua province. First, a local mob attacked two soldiers, stabbing one to death, for hitting (or nearly hitting, depending on the source) a young Papuan…
Pacific Islands
Fish and Foreign Policy: Renegotiating the South Pacific Tuna Treaty
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By Elke Larsen Tuna is the largest economic interest shared by the United States and the Pacific Islands, consequently the 1988 South Pacific Tuna Treaty has served as the cornerstone of US-Pacific relations. Originally designed to provide aid and development…
The Pacific’s New Market: Trading Aid for Votes in Turtle Bay
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By Elke Larsen When tiny Nauru, a nation of less than 10,000 people, is offered $50 million from Russia for a single vote its clear a market has emerged for purchasing support at the United Nations. As an unintended consequence…
Video: Dialogue on the Future of Fiji
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Watch Fijian Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Winston Thompson, discuss recent developments affecting the future of governance in Fiji with CSIS Southeast Asia Program Director Ernie Bower.
Live Video: Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on U.S. Strategy in the Pacific
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Assistant Secretary Kurt Campbell will speak at the CSIS Banyan Tree Leadership Forum in a few moments. You can watch his remarks below: Update: This event has concluded. Secretary Campbell’s remarks are viewable here:
Live Video: New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully Speaks at CSIS
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Murray McCully, speaks at CSIS on the partnership between the United States and New Zealand, beginning at 11:30am EDT. You can watch his remarks live here. UPDATE: This event has concluded. You…