In the Pacific, the Cook Islands hopes the practice could help bolster its economy, but it's not without opposition.

A premise for my findings: To really get the Marshall Islands, you need to understand that this is a country that's far more water than land. The total area of the country, including the Pacific ...

A Lowy Institute report reveals how the leaders from all different walks of life - politicians, government officials, and locals - are experiencing geopolitical competition.

You may have to trek a bit to reach the thousands of islands that comprise the South Pacific, but the journey is well worth the effort. In this vast area, you'll discover unspoiled beaches ...

The number of visitors from Japan fell 54%, from 131,500 in November 2019 to just 60,700 in November 2024, according to the ...

President Joe Biden formally recognized 135 individuals from then-Kamehameha Schools for Boys who were sent to claim remote ...

“Many of these economies are struggling to meet basic development needs,” according to the report entitled ‘The Great Game in the Pacific islands’. “Larger powers often prioritise ...

A GAO report says the U.S. needs more detailed information to ensure accountability over funding to help Indo-Pacific ...

Fijians are increasingly souring on China, an example of how Beijing can overreach as it attempts to build its global influence. A Chinese fishing vessel at Suva port in Fiji. In 2011, Beijing ...