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  • 25 Jul 2022
    • New Caledonia
    • China and the Pacific
    • France

    The China factor in France’s growing engagement in the “peaceful sea”

    Denghua Zhang , Eric Frécon
    A step-up by Paris in the Indo-Pacific is evidence that it aims for a pragmatic third path in the region.
  • 30 May 2022
    • Pacific Islands
    • Australia
    • New Caledonia
    • France

    Australia can’t stay silent on decolonisation in the Pacific

    Nic Maclellan
    As Canberra and Paris repair ties, presenting France as a “Pacific country” would undermine regional independence.
  • 18 May 2022
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: Not either/or when it comes to France and China

    Daryl Morini
    It’s time that Nouméa makes up its own mind on partners and friends when so many players have an opinion.
  • 8 Dec 2021
    • Defence & Security
    • New Caledonia
    • France

    AUKUS debate “influenced France’s attitude towards New Caledonia”

    Nic Maclellan
    Local leaders – loyalists and independence advocates alike – believe the subs cancelation has coloured the French view.
  • 18 Jun 2021
    • France
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia’s third independence referendum, and the day after

    Alexandre Dayant
    With the next – and final – ballot set for December, consequences of a Yes or No choice are becoming clear.
  • 26 May 2021
    • New Caledonia
    • France

    New Caledonia eyes final vote on independence

    Denise Fisher
    France wants to get serious about the future. But its method may prove counterproductive.
  • 6 Oct 2020
    • France
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: A vote lost, yet independence advocates claim a win

    Alexandre Dayant
    A closer result in the second of three possible referendums shows the territory’s future is not yet settled.
  • 31 Aug 2020
    • New Caledonia

    The demographic influence in New Caledonia’s next referendum

    Alexandre Dayant
    Ahead of the second independence ballot, shifting demographics and past voting patterns offer insight into the result.
  • 15 Jul 2020
    • New Caledonia
    • France

    Another independence referendum looms in New Caledonia

    Jon Fraenkel , Anthony Tutugoro
    The Covid-19 crisis has been a major controversy, but almost every issue is divided on pro- and anti-independence lines.
  • 26 May 2020
    • New Caledonia
    • Coronavirus

    New Caledonia: coronavirus deepens the divide

    Denise Fisher
    An independence leader has accused France of “colonialist” Covid-19 measures in a bid to shore up the loyalist vote.
  • 16 Oct 2019
    • New Caledonia
    • France

    New Caledonia decides the timing of its second independence referendum

    Denise Fisher
    Loyalists and independence groups are staking out positions, with another two votes now likely.
  • 26 Sep 2019
    • Pacific Islands
    • New Caledonia
    • Bougainville

    The Pacific and a “third option” to the independence question

    Kerryn Baker
    Bougainville or New Caledonia could chart their own course with “flexible sovereignty” – but that might not be enough.
  • 17 May 2019
    • New Caledonia

    A hardened atmosphere after New Caledonia’s provincial elections

    Denise Fisher
    Loyalist parties in the French territory were seriously divided, and it showed.
  • 8 May 2019
    • New Caledonia

    Self-determination in New Caledonia: uncharted waters ahead

    Denise Fisher
    Peace plans struck over the past 30 years are coming to an end, marking these elections as a crucial stage.
  • 8 Nov 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia’s independence referendum: a reminder of realities

    Denise Fisher
    With two more possible referendums, there is still plenty of talk to come about the future of the territory.
  • 6 Nov 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia to remain part of France

    Alexandre Dayant
    The referendum left the independence movement eyeing 2020 as the year of emancipation from 165 years of colonisation.
  • 31 Oct 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia’s independence referendum explained

    Alexandre Dayant
    <p>How and why this moment has arrived, who can vote, and what will happen next? Here is what you need to know.</p>
  • 9 Oct 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: the independence vote looms

    Denise Fisher
    France has offered a measured and balanced explanation of consequences for the decision next month, whether yes or no.
  • 3 Sep 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia’s referendum: the delicate dance

    Alexandre Dayant
    <p>Emmanuel Tjibaou, son of an assassinated Kanak independence leader, speaks on New Caledonia’s identity and art.</p>
  • 30 Aug 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: boycotts and blockade

    Denise Fisher
    Divisions have marred preparations for the November independence referendum despite effort to seed habits of dialogue.
  • 10 Jul 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: decolonisation in conversation

    Catherine Wilson
    Locals in New Caledonia share their views about the territory’s prospects ahead of the November ballot on independence.
  • 5 Jun 2018
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: dangerous games

    Denise Fisher
    Some local leaders are putting short-term political gain ahead of constructive participation in a referendum process.
  • 7 May 2018
    • New Caledonia
    • European Union

    French choreography in the Pacific

    Denise Fisher
    Emmanuel Macron’s visit to New Caledonia affirmed the territory as the jewel of French possessions.
  • 3 Apr 2018
    • New Caledonia

    Words that count: New Caledonia’s referendum question

    Alexandre Dayant
    The continued divide in Caledonian society is shown by the very formulation of the question that will help decide the territory’s future.
  • 9 Mar 2018
    • New Caledonia

    Sensitivities flare in New Caledonia

    Denise Fisher
    Emmanuel Macron will visit New Caledonia in May, amid increased tension as the territory’s November deadline for an independence referendum nears.
  • 16 Jan 2018
    • Pacific Islands
    • New Caledonia

    Worry ahead of New Caledonia’s independence vote

    Alexandre Dayant
    An economy in bad shape compounds painful memories as the French territory struggles with questions of independence.
  • 8 Dec 2017
    • Pacific Islands
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: the future takes shape

    Denise Fisher
    Momentous discussions are underway to determine the future of Australia's closest eastern neighbour.
  • 6 Dec 2017
    • Pacific Islands
    • New Caledonia
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Vanuatu

    Pacific island links: PNG snapshots, the French PM in New Caledonia, Mini Games and more

    Updates on developments across the Pacific.
  • 8 Nov 2017
    • Pacific Islands
    • New Caledonia
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Solomon Islands

    Pacific island links: Sogavare out, COP23, Manus and more

    Euan Moyle, an intern with the Lowy Institute's Pacific Islands Program, with links on developments across the region.
  • 1 Nov 2017
    • Pacific Islands
    • New Caledonia
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Solomon Islands

    Pacific island links: Solomon Islands leadership, NZ and Tokelau, Tsai Ing-wen and more

    Euan Moyle, an intern with the Lowy Institute's Pacific Islands Program, with links on developments across the Pacific.
  • 31 Oct 2017
    • New Caledonia

    The two faces crucial to New Caledonia’s final referendum

    Denise Fisher
    The conduct of the referendum raises uncertainties and the prospect of a return to instability right on Australia’s doorstep.
  • 25 Oct 2017
    • New Caledonia
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Solomon Islands
    • Vanuatu

    Pacific island links: Manus closure, Evara's death, caretaker mode in New Caledonia and more

    Euan Moyle, an intern with the Lowy Institute's Pacific Islands Program, with links on developments across the Pacific.
  • 20 Jun 2017
    • New Caledonia

    French parliamentary vote mainly good news for New Caledonia

    Denise Fisher
    Both of the successful candidates referred to the need for unity among all loyalists and for dialogue with independence groups.
  • 9 May 2017
    • New Caledonia

    French Presidential election: Implications for Australia’s closest French neighbour

    Denise Fisher
    Given Macron’s lack of experience, French officials who know New Caledonia will need to continue to mediate this final phase of the Noumea Accord.
  • 28 Apr 2017
    • New Caledonia

    France’s Pacific territories are watching the election too

    Denise Fisher
    The results of the first round of the French Presidential elections create new uncertainties for the French Pacific, particularly in New Caledonia.
  • 3 Feb 2017
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: French election calendar stymies progress

    Denise Fisher
    New Caledonia can ill afford discussions to stall for nine months when only 22 months remain before the referendum deadline.
  • 23 Nov 2016
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia prepares for the future: two steps forward, one step back

    Denise Fisher
    French and New Caledonian leaders have achieved some important steps in preparing for the 2018 ‘final’ referendum process.
  • 9 Feb 2016
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: Slow progress on defining its future

    Denise Fisher
  • 8 Jan 2016
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia census raises thorny political questions

    Denise Fisher
  • 29 Oct 2015
    • Australia and the Pacific
    • New Caledonia

    Trouble in New Caledonia over links with China

    Denise Fisher
  • 8 Apr 2015
    • Diplomacy
    • Asia and Pacific
    • Asia Pacific Security
    • Institutions
    • International Relations
    • New Caledonia

    French elections reverberate in New Caledonia

    Denise Fisher
  • 20 Nov 2014
    • Diplomacy
    • Australian Perspective
    • Australian Diplomacy
    • International Relations
    • Australia and the Pacific
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: Australia must show assertive impartiality

    Daryl Morini
  • 19 Sep 2014
    • Asia and Pacific
    • Australian Perspective
    • Australia and the Pacific
    • New Caledonia

    New Caledonia: Australia's benevolent disregard

    Denise Fisher
  • 20 May 2014
    • New Caledonia

    Elections for the future of New Caledonia

    Denise Fisher

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