Anna Powles and Joanne Wallis

Guest writer

Anna Powles is a senior lecturer in the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University. Joanne Wallis is professor of international security in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Adelaide.

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An expanded, empowered Pacific Islands Forum could lock in Pacific security

As the PIF leaders' meeting gets under way against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical competition, regional coordination is as important as ever.

By Anna Powles and Joanne Wallis | 11th July, 2022