Political Geography: New Caledonia

Author:: Raihaamana Tevahitua
Publication Date:: 06-2024
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: Pacific Forum
Abstract:: New Caledonia and French Polynesia, like to other Oceanian nations, are gaining heightened significance within the Indo-Pacific framework. Consequently, both non-sovereign territories have improved leverage to assert their priorities in relation to the central French state. Simultaneously, they are increasingly engaging with foreign partners under the guidance of France. This paper offers recommendations for how these territories can expand their influence in this era of Great Power competition.
Topic:: Sovereignty, Geopolitics, and International Competition
Political Geography:: New Caledonia, Indo-Pacific, Oceania, and French Overseas Territories

Author:: Ashley Westerman
Publication Date:: 11-2021
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: East-West Center
Abstract:: Ashley Westerman, Freelance Journalist and Producer, explains that a turnover in government, along with changing demographics, are what analysts believe could edge New Caledonia towards voting for independence in the December 12 referendum.
Topic:: Demographics, Sovereignty, Independence, and Referendum
Political Geography:: France, Asia-Pacific, and New Caledonia

Author:: Denise Fisher
Publication Date:: 05-2019
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Lowy Institute for International Policy
Abstract:: As 30 years of peace agreements come to an end, stability in New Caledonia is now at risk. New Caledonia faces an uncertain future as it prepares for its last local elections under the Noumea Accord, and as it enters a four-year process ending 30 years of peace agreements. The continued stark ethnic divide over independence revealed in the November 2018 referendum, the first of potentially three such votes, revives old tensions and complicates essential discussions about future governance, which will have consequences for France, Melanesian neighbours and the wider region. While strategically Australia benefits from continued French regional engagement, its support should not be at any cost.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Elections, Political stability, and Referendum
Political Geography:: Australia, Asia-Pacific, New Caledonia, and Melanesia

Author:: Denise Fisher
Publication Date:: 05-2019
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Lowy Institute for International Policy
Abstract:: As 30 years of peace agreements come to an end, stability in New Caledonia is now at risk. New Caledonia faces an uncertain future as it prepares for its last local elections under the Noumea Accord, and as it enters a four-year process ending 30 years of peace agreements. The continued stark ethnic divide over independence revealed in the November 2018 referendum, the first of potentially three such votes, revives old tensions and complicates essential discussions about future governance, which will have consequences for France, Melanesian neighbours and the wider region. While strategically Australia benefits from continued French regional engagement, its support should not be at any cost.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Elections, Political stability, and Referendum
Political Geography:: Australia, Asia-Pacific, New Caledonia, and Melanesia

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