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Pacific

Academia 3 years ago

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Leveraging Indonesia’s economic prowess for the Pacific

Indonesia could start by considering giving unilateral trade preferences with specific requirements tied to Indonesia’s geopolitical goals, such as respect for Indonesia’s territorial integrity.

Academia 3 years ago

The good, the bad and the ugly for forests and people in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

Despite the muted role of the region in the lead up to the loss and damage agreement, some countries in Southeast Asia demonstrated moments of progress and leadership, occasionally making headlines.

Academia 3 years ago

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The 'Freeland doctrine' and its implications for the Asia-Pacific

A major flaw in Chrystia Freeland's world view is that it equates "liberal democracy" with Western nations and fails to recognize the democratic achievements of the "in between" nations like Indonesia and other ASEAN states.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Russian, Chinese navies conduct joint patrols in the Pacific: ministry

A ministry statement on Telegram said crews from both sides were conducting joint tactical manoeuvres and carrying out exercises involving artillery and helicopters.

Economy 3 years ago

US sees lucrative future in Pacific, doubles down on investment in the region

United States was doing everything possible to engage in the region and promote the rules based international order to ensure everybody can prosper in peace and security.

Academia 3 years ago

G20 finance ministers and governors meeting: Hand in hand for global recovery

All G20 members must also be alert to global economic risks as interest rates normalize, and must carefully weigh the consequences for emerging and advanced economies.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Solomons says foreign base would make it a military target

The Solomons leader is attending the Pacific Islands Forum summit, the first gathering of the bloc since his country signed a security agreement with China -- details of which have not been made public.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

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Pacific island leaders welcome US pledge to triple funding for region

US Vice President Kamala Harris, in a video address to the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva on Wednesday, said US funding for Pacific islands would be tripled to $60 million a year for a decade, subject to approval by Congress.