The renaissance of the Melanesian spearhead group

Newton Cain, Tess (2015) The renaissance of the Melanesian spearhead group. In: Fry, Greg, and Tarte, Sandra, (eds.) New Pacific Diplomacy. Pacific Series . ANU Press, Acton, ACT, Australia, pp. 151-160.

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Abstract

Although the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has been in existence for more than 25 years, it is only recently that it has come to prominence within the sub-region and more widely. The recent renaissance of the MSG would appear to represent a blend of two things. First is the maturing diplomacy of the Melanesian states, both in terms of the increased number of relationships formed within the sub-region and the evidence of increased sophistication of those engagements, particularly in relation to trade and economic integration. Secondly, the recent prominence of this grouping is indicative of a perceived failure of pan-regional diplomacy, including (but not limited to) the isolation of Fiji in the 2006–2014 period.

Item ID: 43126
Item Type: Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN: 978-1-925022-82-7
Date Deposited: 19 Apr 2016 03:40
FoR Codes: 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1606 Political Science > 160606 Government and Politics of Asia and the Pacific @ 25%
16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1699 Other Studies in Human Society > 169905 Studies of Pacific Peoples Societies @ 50%
16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1606 Political Science > 160607 International Relations @ 25%
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