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1 – 10 of 943The islands most affected were Barbuda, St Martin and Sint Maarten, the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Given their dependence on tourism…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224377
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The environmental politics of artificial island-building in the South China Sea.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199152
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Egypt ceded the Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia in 2017. Israel lifted its veto on the deal in July and in exchange, Saudi Arabia opened its airspace to all Israeli…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271861
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Australia holds its federal election this year, but Morrison’s visits are not an election push, they are part of Australia’s effort to increase influence among Pacific island…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241200
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Discussion about Chinese development loans is unlikely, but the issue will be in the background given the controversy over China’s growing Pacific role. Tongan Prime Minister…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238184
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Fiji returned to democracy in 2014 after being ruled by a military regime since 2006. Fiji's president, Frank Bainimarama, who was its military ruler, implemented a 'Look North'…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB200904
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The approach of Pacific island nations to the Paris climate talks.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206280
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The reaction of Pacific island states to Paris climate agreement.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208527
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Strategic competition in the Pacific Islands.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244243
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However, containment measures will cause social tensions and devastate tourism and fishing, their two key income sources.