Thought Leaders Corner
Regular interviews with senior policymakers on the most important policy issues impacting coastal communities around the world.
The Future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
New Zealand Trade and Economic Counsellor Philip Houlding shares his perspective on the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Relevant, Active and Constructive: Singapore’s Small State Diplomacy
Verghese Mathews discusses Singapore’s engagement in the Pacific Islands region.
Overcoming the Challenges Facing Hawaii Nonprofits
Lisa Maruyama tackles the challenges facing nonprofits operating on the outer islands of Hawaii.
Protecting Pacific Natural Resources, Peace and Security in a Changing Climate
Ambassador Tim Groser addresses the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and other policy priorities for New Zealand.
Spain’s Commitment to Responsible Fisheries and Sustainable Development
Ambassador Román Oyarzun Marchesi considers the mechanisms available to combat illegal fishing and pursue the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
The Obama Administration’s New Chapter of Engagement in Latin America
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Juan Sebastian Gonzalez confirms that Latin America and the Caribbean are critically important to the United States.
The Importance of the Festival of Pacific Arts for Guam
Sinora Rufina Fejeran Mendiola explores the link between the Festival of Pacific Arts and the resurgence of the indigenous identity of the Chamorro people.