William Waqavakatoga

Jul 25, 2024 | nbr.org | William Waqavakatoga

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYMAIN ARGUMENTPacific Island leaders understand that heightened interest and reinvigorated diplomacy in their region are closely related to China’s rise in the 21st century and the escalation of great- power competition. The U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy can be thought of as a U.S. narrative for this contest. But the success of this strategy in the Pacific Islands region may be determined by how well it intersects with the narratives of regional countries.

Jan 16, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | William Waqavakatoga |Allison Alexy |T.Y. Wang |Chung Min Tsai

Author: William Waqavakatoga, University of AdelaideAfter its December 2022 election, Fiji got a new prime minister for the first time in more than 15 years. A new government was formed with Sitiveni Rabuka, leader of the People’s Alliance party, replacing Frank Bainimarama of the FijiFirst party. One democratically elected former coup leader was swapped out for another. The key challenge for the Rabuka government has been to hold together an effective coalition.

May 3, 2023 | dailybulletin.com.au | William Waqavakatoga

Thu May 4 Written by William Waqavakatoga, PhD candidate, University of Adelaide Fiji has a track record of service to the British crown. Travel to Hereford, where the Special Air Service is based, and you will find a statue of Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba, who was one of the 212 Fijians who joined the British Army in 1961 and gave his all in the 1972 Battle of Mirbat in Oman. When you arrive at Nadi International Airport in Fiji, there is another statue honouring his sacrifice.

May 1, 2023 | tolerance.ca | William Waqavakatoga

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May 1, 2023 | theconversation.com | William Waqavakatoga

Fiji has a track record of service to the British crown. Travel to Hereford, where the Special Air Service is based, and you will find a statue of Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba, who was one of the 212 Fijians who joined the British Army in 1961 and gave his all in the 1972 Battle of Mirbat in Oman. When you arrive at Nadi International Airport in Fiji, there is another statue honouring his sacrifice.