Oceanic Currents

On February 23, a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) press release1 touted the successes of a shiprider patrol of Kiribati’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), as part of “Operation Blue Pacific.” This…

It should not be a stretch of imagination to envision a Pacific Island region minus the diplomatic recognition of Taiwan.  This may not be a desirable outcome, but the current…

CANZPS director, Alan Tidwell and Meg Keen in this Lowy Institute policy brief examine how competition among development partners in the Pacific can be harnessed to lift standards and development…

On 15 January 2024, the Republic of Nauru severed its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, restoring relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Nauruan government’s announcement comes just days…

There is no shortage of ways the US can build  people to people exchanges with Pacific Island Countries. Health as diplomacy should be at the top of the list.

After years of neglect, there’s a reason why Pacific leaders now describe the Pacific Islands’ geopolitical landscape as “crowded and complex”. Many democratic powers have recently refocused their attention on…

Capitalizing on the opportunities of the 21st century will require strong people-to-people ties between the US and the Pacific Island countries.  The Biden administration’s Pacific Partnership Strategy, in recognition of…

The US presently does not have a nimble enough policymaking framework with which to respond in timely fashion to the needs, priorities, and expectations of the residents of the US-affiliated…

CANZPS affiliate, Dr. Eileen Natuzzi, attended the Pacific Community's Heads of Health Conference in Fiji. Healthcare workforce and vulnerable infrastructure featured prominently.