The Falepili Union offers Tuvaluans “mobility with dignity.” But unless Australia also protects Tuvalu’s workforce, the landmark agreement could weaken the country years before rising seas make it uninhabitable.
This is a reminder that Pacific politics can move the regional balance without following outsider scripts. The Pacific file is strongest when it follows local politics and public priorities first.
Places in this story: Australia, Tuvalu, Pacific Islands and Australia & New Zealand.
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