Pacific Update: A simple explanation of this week’s military and political developments in the Pacific
US, Canada and Japan support Philippines in the South China Sea On 16-17 June, warships from the Philippines, US,…
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French repressive policies in New Caledonia have ‘betrayed’ Kanak hopes
Indigenous Kanaks in Kanaky New Caledonia sprang into revolt last month in response to moves by the colonial power France to undermine moves towards independence in the Pacific territory. David Robie background the issues as France gears up for a sudden snap general election in a bid to stave of a far-right government.
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More bad news for Russia
The week’s biggest news is that the G7 has a plan to use Russian assets frozen in Western countries to…
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Pacific Update: A simple explanation of this week’s military and political developments in the Pacific
Two ships that point to the future of Pacific naval combat In May this year, military commentator H.I. Sutton identified…
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Government urged to abandon RIMPAC 2024 – the genocidal state of Israel is taking part
New Zealand must immediately withdraw from the 2024 US-led RIMPAC military exercises due to take place from June 26th to…
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Putin talks strategy in St Petersburg and Mid-year military lessons from the last six months
Although fighting continued along the frontline there was no operationally significant movement this week, providing an opportunity to record tactical…
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Were Rakon components in the bomb that killed at least 40 people – children and women included – at the UNRWA school in Nuseirat camp in Gaza? Highly likely
PSNA is renewing its call for the government to suspend exports of Rakon parts to the US defence industry following…
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A welcome decision on support for UNRWA but the paltry level of funding is deeply disappointing
PSNA welcomes the government decision to continue funding UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians) but we are…
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Pacific Update: A simple explanation of this week’s military and political developments in the Pacific
Shangri La Dialogue The International Institute for Strategic Studies, Asia Security Summit, or the Shangri La Dialogue is an important…
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Ukraine’s Syrskyi strategy is working, what next?
This week ended with no significant change in the frontline. Ukraine is still under pressure but thanks to Russia’s dispersion…