Trump v Harris in the Pacific

As the democratic world holds its breath for the result of the US election, how do the two candidates view America’s role in the Pacific?

Caught in the great divide

Pacific Islands Forum members will face challenging conversations about the prickly US-China relationship and its effect on the region in their meeting this week.

China in the Pacific

As ‘traditional’ partners such as the United States and Australia reevaluate Pacific policies to limit Chinese presence, the Pacific Island nations themselves are playing off the global superpowers to maximise their own influence and benefits.