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Pasifika Times
Geopolitical Competition in the South Pacific: Strengthening Sovereignty Through Regional Security CooperationExecutive Summary
Executive Summary The South Pacific has become one of the most strategically contested regions in the Indo-Pacific. Increasing engagement by China, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and other external actors has transformed the geopolitical landscape of Pacific Island countries (PICs). While this competition has generated substantial opportunities through development assistance, infrastructure investment, and security cooperation, it has also created concerns regardi
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Labour Mobility and Brain Drain in Samoa: Balancing Economic Benefits and Human Capital Loss
Executive Summary Labour mobility schemes have become one of the most significant development strategies available to Pacific Island countries. For Samoa, participation in programs such as the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme and New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme has created important employment opportunities abroad while generating substantial remittance income for households and communities. These programs have been widely promoted as pr
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