Rather than falling victim to zero-sum illusions, the West must embrace the multiplex nature of Pacific diplomacy.

The Foreign Minister needs to restate the relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, ...

A minerals exploration deal between the superpower and the Cook Islands is Beijing’s latest push for influence in a region ...

Cook Islands and China have agreed to cooperate on blue economy investments, including new port wharves and deep sea minerals ...

One of the most contentious aspects of the deal is deep-sea mining. Climate change remains the most existential threat to Pacific Island nations, yet the Cook Islands government is exploring seabed ...

The Cook Islands has announced five-year agreement with China for the exploration of seabed minerals. New Zealand has urged ...

The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the ...

The Cook Islands said it has formalized cooperation pacts with China, including an action plan for a comprehensive strategic ...

The festival shone the spotlight on climate change, rallying voices for resilience in a city facing the brunt of ...

Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the Cook Islands public and New Zealand deserve transparency regarding the Cook ...