Papua New Guinea
Commentary
Deepening Japan’s cooperation with Papua New Guinea
Originally published in East Asia Forum.
PNG electrification: Spend on solar to help meet targets
The Maseratis are still collecting dust in sheds on a wharf in Port Moresby, but the sun has started to shine on at least one of the major deals Papua New Guinea gained from…
Bougainville: A new captain at the helm
Following weeks of anticipation, the people of Bougainville woke on Wednesday to news of a new president-elect. Former Bougainville Revolutionary Army Commander Ishmael…
Book Review: Where borders aren’t always badlands
Book review: Mark Moran and Jodie Curth-Bibb (eds) Too Close to Ignore (Melbourne University Press, 2020)
Borders have been in the news in Australia, with the novel if…
A Chinese-built airport next door to a key Australia-US naval base?
Judging by recent satellite imagery, it appears that significant progress is being made on an expansion and upgrade project at Momote Airport, the nearest airfield to Lombrum…
For all Marape’s achievements in PNG, the biggest challenges await
The resilience and stability of Papua New Guinea is under growing strain as the country navigates what has already been an unprecedented year. Beyond the increase in Covid-19…
Covid and crime: Twin tests for Papua New Guinea
There must be days when Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning wonders what he has signed himself up for.
On Friday night, he revealed that his officers had found a…
Consulting on Bougainville’s future: The what, who, how and when
Campaigns for presidential and parliamentary elections are underway in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. A three-week poll commences in mid-August with results expected by…
Commentary
China’s push into PNG has been surprisingly slow and ineffective. Why has Beijing found the going so tough?
Originally published in The Conversation.
A crowded house on the Bougainville ballot
There’s been little rest for democracy in Bougainville.
After a break of a few months, the Autonomous Region of Papua New Guinea is plunging back into politics, with elections…