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When the Pacific way is silence: Tuvalu, consensus and courage

Niuone Eliuta

Published: 16 Aug 2026

A nuclear-capable Chinese missile landed near Tuvalu's EEZ, yet Pacific Islands Forum ministers could not agree on a joint statement. Has the Pacific Way become a polite cover for silence when courage is needed most?DisclosureThe author is employed by the Tuvalu Government. The views expressed are those of the author only.About the author/sNiuone EliutaNiuone Eliuta is a researcher and currently works as a First Secretary at the Tuvalu High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand.

A nuclear-capable Chinese missile landed near Tuvalu's EEZ, yet Pacific Islands Forum ministers could not agree on a joint statement. Has the Pacific Way become a polite cover for silence when courage is needed most?Disclosure The author is employed by the Tuvalu Government. The views expressed are those of the author only. About the author/s Niuone Eliuta Niuone Eliuta is a researcher and currently works as a First Secretary at the Tuvalu High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand.

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