For decades, the Solomon Islands, a small archipelago in the Pacific, was largely neglected by the United States and Australia. Despite its geographical proximity to […]
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Australia Tries to Buy Papua New Guinea with NRL Franchise
Australia’s recent move to establish an NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has raised more than a few eyebrows. On the surface, it appears […]
The Revolutionary Zeal of Vanuatu: A Tale of Melanesian Socialism and Anti-Colonial Defiance
Vanuatu, a tropical archipelago in the South Pacific, might seem like a tranquil paradise on the surface, but beneath its idyllic veneer lies a nation […]
Paradise Lost: The Untold Story of Fiji
Fiji is often marketed as a harmonious tropical paradise, a destination where azure waters meet smiling faces. It’s a narrative the government and tourism industry […]
The Scene of the Crime. A Journey to Vietnam.
This, sadly, is yet another holiday season marked by war and death throughout the Middle East, Ukraine, and especially in Gaza. And so I thought, […]
The Mekong from Tibet to the South of Vietnam: the Source of Life and Livelihood of Millions of People Under Threat
Can Vietnam, a leading producer of rice, vegetables and fruit in the Mekong Delta, continue to supply the world? A report from the Mekong Delta. […]
The CIA’s Modus Operandi Draws Off British and French Colonial Precedents
The CIA likes to fashion itself as a heroic agency that helps to protect national security and uphold democracy around the world. However, Hugh Wilford’s […]
Trump And Israel Can’t Wait To Start Bombing Iran
❖ Both Israel and the incoming Trump administration are reportedly eager to start bombing Iran ASAP now that Assad’s out of the way. Listen to […]