A project of the East-West Center and the Center for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Pacific Islands Security In the Era of US-China Competition
Tackling Systemic Inequities in The Solomon Islands Healthcare System: The Race-Health-Governance Nexus
The Watchdogs of the Blue Pacific: Media Accountability in Regional Security
Exporting Kung Fu and Ping Pong into Papua New Guinea
Stirring the Pot: Self-determination as Quiet Disruption The Pacific Islands face significant threats from climate change, jeopardizing US strategic interests. Increased US diplomatic engagement and support for climate resilience are essential. Meanwhile,…
Andrew Taylor Awa from Honiara, studying for a Master of Laws at the University of Hawaiʻi, addresses systemic healthcare inequities in the Solomon Islands linked…
Lloyd Loji highlights the evolving role of Pacific media amid climate change and geopolitical tensions. Serving as watchdogs, they ensure accountability and transparency while tackling…
Elizabeth Yen Tzu Liew explores China’s sports diplomacy in the Pacific Island Countries, particularly using Papua New Guinea as a case study. This strategy enhances…
Axel Defngin, from Yap in Micronesia, reflects on his experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) during a political internship amid the rise of Trump.…
David Spring is an engineer with over 20 years of experience, focusing on equitable access and sustainable practices in the Pacific Islands. The region is…
Nicholas M. Burk, managing director of Blue Ocean Analytics and an adjunct professor, proposes “Regional Disaster Libraries” to document community narratives and resilience against “Interlocking…
Kamalani Johnson, a PhD candidate in Indigenous politics at the University of Hawaiʻi, emphasizes the significance of Hawaiian language revitalization and the concept of moʻokūʻauhau…
Jasmine Koria, co-chair of the Samoa Youth Advisory Board, participated in the 2024 Commonwealth Youth Forum, emphasizing youth engagement in governance, environmental resilience, economic equity,…
Jasmine Stole Weiss highlights a special event in Guam where esteemed navigators shared their expertise on traditional wayfinding and the impacts of climate change. Grand…
Faumuina Ivan Hamish Afamasaga emphasizes the importance of Indigenous Samoan storytelling in marketing at Ah Liki Investments Corporation. He argues that integrating traditional communication methods…
Virginia Comolli and Alastair MacBeath focus on the intersection of organized crime and climate change in the Pacific Islands. As criminal activities rise alongside climate…
Bars Terra Williams, a student from Palau studying at the University of Hawai’i, reflects on the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, emphasizing the…
Cathy Hite Sakumalefo reflects on her childhood in the Solomon Islands, the dangers of unexploded ordnance from World War II, and the ongoing risks faced…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
