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Geopolitical tensions at the Pacific Islands Forum
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Latest: Pacific Islands Forum faces tension over Taiwan's presence
The 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Koror, Palau, continues to address regional security, human rights, and economic stability through the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. Security concerns have intensif
Pacific security shift toward diversified partnerships
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Latest: Solomon Islands opposition alleges Australian interference
Throughout mid-2026, Pacific nations have increasingly pursued diversified security and economic partnerships to counter growing Chinese influence. In the Solomon Islands, tensions rose in May after the suspension of a C
China-Pacific missile test dispute escalates
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Latest: Pacific Islands Forum expresses concern over China missile test
Following China’s July 2026 nuclear-capable ballistic missile tests in the South Pacific, diplomatic tensions have intensified. While the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) ministers met in Suva on 7 August to debate a joint co