Port Moresby has declared a state of emergency after protesting police sent the city into a rioting and looting frenzy in what can best be […]
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China Courts Papua New Guinea as Cold War 2.0 Goes into Overdrive
After successfully tying up ties with the Solomon Islands, China courts Papua New Guinea as a strategic ally, as Australia and the rest race to […]
Papua New Guinea at 48 – Poverty, Corruption and Violence
Being almost 50 years old should usually be cause for celebration, yet while the masses celebrated Papua New Guinea’s national day, huge issues remain among […]
What is it like to visit the Mount Hagen Festival in Papua New Guinea
After three years out of the game due to Covid-19 the Mount Hagen Festival finally made a comeback in August of 2022, but what exactly […]
Why is Papua New Guinea such a mess? 2023 Guide
There are a lot of countries that are in real dire straits, the problem is you will not hear about it because they are our […]
Javanese Imperialism: Indonesia’s Dark History of Subjugation
Colonialism is often portrayed as a Western construct, one where European powers divided and conquered vast swaths of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. However, the […]
Dark History of The Maluku Islands
The Maluku Islands, often called the Spice Islands, sit quietly in Indonesia’s eastern archipelago, far from the bustling centers of Jakarta or Bali. For many, […]
Frontline Dispatch – Is Indonesia Heading for Revolution
Indonesia is teetering on the edge of upheaval. What began as outrage over lawmakers receiving housing allowances nearly ten times the national minimum wage has […]