Category: security
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Vanuatu faces a critical challenge to its sovereignty as it becomes increasingly integrated into the strategic frameworks of larger powers like the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. This erosion of independence, compounded by climate change pressures, reveals the need for Pacific nations to collectively protect their sovereignty amidst geopolitical and environmental challenges.
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The content explores how AI technology can support the Vanuatu Police Force across multiple aspects of law enforcement. It highlights tools like Claude AI, which can generate structured reports from incident images, improving efficiency and accuracy in documentation. The article also proposes the development of a public-facing chatbot, enabling citizens to report incidents, request assistance,…
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Vanuatu’s Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, has paused the Australia–Vanuatu security agreement, seeking visa-free travel and alignment with Vanuatu’s development goals. While speculations link this to China’s influence, Napat emphasizes a Vanuatu-first approach. The decision illustrates a trend of Pacific nations asserting sovereignty in geopolitical negotiations, prioritizing climate and economic benefits.
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Keep an eye out for this ship in Port Vila this week: The Auguste Bénébig, an overseas patrol vessel from the Forces Armées en Nouvelle-Calédonie (FANC), has departed Nouméa and is scheduled to make a port call in Port Vila, Vanuatu 🇻🇺, before continuing on to Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 for national holiday commemorations. | |#PortVila…
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