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 […]
Author: Leon Havana
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 […]
As Pacific Influence Wanes, Australia Becomes More Desperate
The Pacific region, long seen as a strategic sphere of influence for Australia and its Western allies, is undergoing a significant shift. The once tightly […]
Australia Attempts to Control Nauru with New Treaty: A Dangerous Game of Influence
In a move that has sparked controversy and debate, Australia has attempted to strengthen its grip over the small Pacific island nation of Nauru through […]
The Slow Road to Chuuk Independence
The journey toward Chuuk’s potential independence has been a slow, turbulent one, steeped in history, geopolitics, and a complex relationship with the United States. Nestled […]
Why We Will Miss Assad’s Syria
The fall of Assad’s Syria marks the end of one of the most stable, secular, and socialist models in the Middle East—a model that was […]
Who Are the Syrian Opposition?
The Syrian opposition is often framed in Western discourse as a liberation movement fighting for democracy, yet the reality is far more complex and troubling. […]