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A climate loss and damage fund that works

A new United Nations climate instrument to support the most vulnerable countries will make its mark if it follows six key recommendations.

By Melanie Pill, Georgia Hammersley

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Overcoming digital threats to democracy

Using deliberative democracy to enhance trust and legitimacy in digital spaces.

By Lydia Khalil

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Geopolitics in the Pacific Islands: Playing for advantage

Competition among development partners in the region needs to be harnessed to lift standards and development outcomes.

By Meg Keen, Alan Tidwell

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Enhancing Australia's Taiwan ties

Australia has limited its economic and political engagements with Taiwan due to fears of upsetting China. Is now the right time for change?

By Benjamin Herscovitch, Mark Harrison

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Reducing remittance costs in the Pacific Islands

Despite years of policy efforts from G20 nations, fees for remitting to Pacific Islands are still among the most expensive in the world.

By Jessica Collins

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Revitalising the Green Climate Fund

The world’s largest climate-dedicated multilateral fund must increase its focus on serving the most climate vulnerable countries, including in the Pacific Islands region.

By Georgia Hammersley, Melanie Pill, Roland Rajah

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Crumbling cornerstone? Australia’s education ties with Southeast Asia

While Australia regularly cites education as the foundation of Australia’s relationship with Southeast Asia, these connections are weakening, posing a risk to Australia’s…

By Susannah Patton

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The missing anchor: Why the EU should join the CPTPP

In the absence of the United States, consideration should be given to the European Union as a central player in an expanded Indo-Pacific trade accord.

By Peter Draper, Naoise McDonagh

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Bridging Papua New Guinea’s information divide

In the lead-up to the 2022 national election, Papua New Guinea must address its information gap by investing in the public broadcaster.

By Shane McLeod

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