Pacific security
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Papua New Guinea–Australia Defence Pact Sparks Debate Over Citizenship-for-Service in the ADF
Six months after a landmark PNG–Australia pact, a citizenship-for-service plan to recruit up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans into the Australian Defence Force is fuelling a sharp public debate. Supporters call it a much-needed jobs lifeline for a young nation; critics warn it could pull PNG nationals into foreign military theaters and reshuffle loyalties. As…
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Pacific Islands Move Climate Mobility From Paper to Action as Narco-Subs Rise
Pacific leaders are moving from policy to practice as climate displacement and cross‑border crime reshape regional security in 2026. A new assessment traces the shift toward real‑world action—from a climate mobility hub to stronger maritime awareness—while financing hurdles and global diplomacy tests the Blue Pacific’s resolve. With Australia steering Pacific priorities at COP Türkiye and…