Vanuatu
One of the most disaster-exposed countries on earth, and one of the loudest voices anywhere demanding the rest of the world pay for it.
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Jul- 2026 -10 JulyPower
China’s missile test splits its closest Pacific ally
The Solomon Islands joined a dozen Pacific nations in protesting Beijing's July 6 JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile test, exposing fractures in China's aid-for-silence strategy across the region.
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Jun- 2026 -2 JunePower
Australia and Japan offer Pacific islands a third way between superpowers
A record A$2.2 billion in Australian aid paired with Japanese military hardware gives island nations an alternative to Beijing—but only if they ignore climate change.
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Feb- 2026 -23 FebruaryEarth
Vanuatu: Peak cyclone season risk elevated — 2-4 cyclones expected
Vanuatu is currently in its peak cyclone season, running from November 2025 to April 2026, with an elevated risk of tropical cyclones. Forecasters predict two to four cyclones, with at…
