by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The Pacific Islands, a diverse region home to over 10 million people, are increasingly confronted by a complex phenomenon known as a “polycrisis.” This term refers to the overlapping and interrelated crises that challenge the resilience of these islands, impacting their socio-economic structures, environments, and cultures. Climate change, geopolitical tensions,…
Kevin Sysyn, Associate Editor In a small college nestled amidst the lush landscapes of the Pacific Islands, an unexpected showdown unfolded that would put a modern twist on the legendary tale of John Henry. This time, the battleground was not the steel rails of the American South but rather a woodlot where a group of…
Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) on Sunday detected five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels near its territory. The MND noted that four of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan’s northern and southwester Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)….