Geopolitical tensions challenge Pacific regionalism

Geopolitical tensions challenge Pacific regionalism

Last year, at the 53rd PIF Leaders Meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, China made a bold move to erase Taiwan’s presence.

Geopolitical tensions challenge Pacific regionalism - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a vital platform for regional cooperation, has long been a space where Pacific nations address shared challenges like climate change, economic development and cultural preservation. However, recent actions by China to undermine Taiwan’s participation — at previous Forum meetings, including the 2024 meeting in Tonga, and now ahead of the 2025 meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands — threaten the Forum’s integrity and…