Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is looking to hold onto leadership by the skin of his teeth, but he cannot afford to be distracted from the major challenges facing his country, Henry Ivarature writes.

China has taken an increasing interest in trilateral aid with other developed states, however, geopolitical tensions are putting this initiative at risk, Denghua Zhang writes.

Markets are crucial to food security and social stability in the Pacific, however, mismanagement is threatening these vital community resources, Elizabeth Kopel, Meg Keen, and Anouk Ride write.

The new year has brought limited reprieve in the Pacific Islands region, as COVID-19 cases have continued to increase throughout January and economic pressures have grown, Hugh McClure writes.

Women dominate all three branches of Guam’s legislature, however, their actual power over the island’s policy is constrained by United States security interests, Sylvia C Frain writes.

The Biden presidency brings new opportunities and challenges for the region, Jay Caldwell writes.