Edited by Lee Duffield
Freedom and Truth
Monday, November 5, 2018, 11:14 pm
The no vote on Sunday’s independence referendum in New Caledonia came close enough for Kanak independence leaders to say they can fight again. Lee Duffield says that result might also be sweet enough both to damp down anger in the Kanak community, and cut down bravado and cockiness on the other side.
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 11:15 am
Voters in this weekend’s independence referendum in New Caledonia are choosing between two radically different ideas of the future, despite decades of negotiation intended to create one common ground. Lee Duffield reports that among strong indications of a resounding “no” vote the territory is approaching the poll with fears of a violent aftermath…
Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 10:24 pm
Lee Duffield interviewed the Foreign Minister at Port Vila in Vanuatu on 23 July 2018. He found a frank and open, and informing account of current issues in Vanuatu.
Thursday, July 26, 2018, 6:41 pm
When the host county Nauru banned the pool broadcaster, ABC, from the Pacific Islands summit set for September, it was condemned widely for an attack on freedom of the media.
Lee Duffield paid a visit this week to Dan McGarry, head of the Vanuatu Daily Post, who took a lead, declaring his outlet would no longer go.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 8:58 pm
The Vanuatu foreign Minister, Ralph Regenvanu, has welcomed the intensified Chinese investment and aid efforts in his country, while conceding it does come with some extra diplomatic pressure.
Sunday, July 22, 2018, 1:58 am
The long-awaited referendum in New Caledonia is approaching quickly.
In the final instalment of a three-part series, Lee Duffield in Noumea assesses some of the options and omens.
Friday, July 20, 2018, 3:28 pm
In this second of three articles from Noumea, Lee Duffield learns about multi-cultural New Caledonia and the events that led to their referendum on independence now just four months away.
What is the shape of decolonisation in the present time, now long after the rush to independence that went on in countries around the world from 1960 to 1980?
Friday, July 20, 2018, 3:27 pm
In France’s most far-flung territory, New Caledonia, the Bastille Day celebrations this year were as normal, though technically at least, those might have been the last as the national day.
Lee Duffield who is in New Caledonia watching the lead-up to the referendum on independence set for 4 November, says a “yes” vote would overturn decades of deal-making and compromise.
It is the first of three articles.
Monday, July 16, 2018, 6:22 pm
Weakening of accord between Europe and the United States comes at a moment when Australian-EU relations are intensifying – raising thoughts about some future test of loyalty among friends.
British secession from the European Union that is set to become formal on 19.3.19 should complicate things even more.
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The Armistice: “Ancient demons coming to the surface”
Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 11:24 pm
Reported by Lee Duffield
It came to France, scene of the epic battles of the Great War (1914-18), to host the celebration of its centenary on 11 November. Lee Duffield says it also fell to the French President, Emmanuel Macron, to post a reminder about the ideal of civilisation which the savagery of that war had jeopardised. VICTORY, PEACE, […]