By Oliver Brown, Independent political analyst SYDNEY, 25 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — In 2026, the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting (PIFLM) will kick off in Palau. Under the theme “Building Economies: Life, Action, Unity (BELAU)”, PIFLM carries the region’s deep aspirations for green transformation, climate change response, and implementation of the 2050 Strategy for […]
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Japan is sending warships to Australia in a landmark deal, and there could be plenty more to follow
By Natalie Whiting By Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) Australia’s multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. Last weekend, it was announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to supply the Royal Australian Navy with three upgraded Mogami-class frigates. Days after […]
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Scholars warn Micronesia in the crossfire as militarisation rises
By Pita Ligaiula HAGATNA, 26 MARCH 2026 (PACNEWS) — The Pacific Centre for Island Security (PCIS) has released a sweeping review of geopolitics across Micronesia, warning that the region is increasingly central to major power competition as the United States expands its military footprint in the northern Pacific. The Micronesia Security Outlook 2025 brings together […]
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Pacific security agreements: lessons from the Iran–U.S–Israel conflict
By Bal Kama CANBERRA, 19 MARCH 2026 (DEVPOLICY.ORG) — The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States (U.S) and Israel might seem distant from the Pacific, yet its strategic implications reach deep into the region. When Iran retaliated, it didn’t just strike Israel or U.S warships. It struck ten other countries in the region such […]