With new risks arising for small states, a key lesson is an attitude rather than a policy: small states survive by being responsible, dependable, and willing to collaborate broadly.

Current instability in Europe stems from decisions made by the US, with extended conflict in Europe directly affecting Asian nations, giving Pacific states a direct interest in regional stability.

How a trading hub protects its integrity when partner nations view trade friction as a security feature.

The global economic order is undergoing a profound structural shift. For decades, international trade was governed by a predictable, rules-based system designed to maximise economic efficiency and comparative advantage. Today, that system is being quickly dismantled. Trade, investment, and supply chains are no longer viewed solely through an economic lens; they have become primary battlegrounds for national security, economic coercion, and geopolitical rivalry.