The New Zealand government has frozen budget funds already allocated to the Cook Islands. China rejects New Zealand's accusation that it is trying to dissuade the island state from its traditional partner.
By Leonardo Pape
Manila tries to strike a balance between deterrence and diplomacy, between security alliances with the United States and economic dependence on China. Enrique Manalo, Foreign Minister of the Philippines, explains on the fringes of the Munich Security Conference what role the new German government can play in this diplomatic balancing act and the region's future.
By Angela Köckritz
New Zealand is supporting Vanuatu in setting up its own fund for climate damage and loss. This area is severely underfunded worldwide.
By Lisa Kuner
