AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Governance Under Strain: The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Palau is getting overshadowed by Taiwan–China tensions after China’s envoy warned of “consequences” over Taiwan’s attendance, while Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese pushed back, saying the Pacific family runs its own affairs. Regional Unity Wobbles: Multiple leaders are skipping or sending lower-level representatives, with experts pointing to Beijing pressure; New Caledonia’s decolonisation issue is also being pushed back onto the PIF agenda via the MSG. New Caledonia Focus: MSG officials say Kanaky decolonisation has slipped from PIF attention and want it discussed regularly through the UN self-government process. Legal Fight With France: Vanuatu is taking its decades-old islands dispute with France to the ICJ, but the court won’t act unless France accepts jurisdiction—an issue tied to sovereignty and maritime rights near New Caledonia.
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