On 13 August 2025, Australia and Vanuatu agreed to the Nakamal Agreement, a $500 million “win-win” partnership labelled “transformational” by the Australian Government. Unlike the 2022 bilateral security pact, which was not ratified and triggered political instability, this new deal has been approved by both Vanuatu’s National Security Council and Council of Ministers, promising, among ... Read moreAbout the author/s Elise Barandon Elise Barandon is a PhD candidate in international ...
