Tag: Steven Ratuva
Threat of another coup still ‘one of biggest dangers’ for Fiji,...
By Anish Chand in Lautoka
The biggest danger to Fiji’s security and stability remains the possibility of another coup “when the circumstances are right”, warns...
Fijians are ‘fed up’ – no more coups in modern politics,...
By Shayal Devi in Suva
"Our people are fed up with coups" -- this is the message from renowned Fijian academic Professor Steven Ratuva as...
Canterbury appoints Ratuva as first Te Amorangi in Pacific leadership team
Asia Pacific Report
Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva has added yet another first to his long list of accomplishments, becoming the University of Canterbury’s first Te...
Future of Fiji’s democracy at stake over coalition, warns Ratuva
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
New Zealand-based Fijian academic Professor Steven Ratuva says that if the coalition government is strong, resilient and lasts, “this will...
‘Writing on the wall’ for authoritarian FijiFirst government, says Ratuva
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
The incumbent FijiFirst government's appeal was beginning to wane and voters deserted the party “because of what they saw as...
Fijian Aucklanders see promise and hope with Rabuka as likely PM
RNZ Pacific
Many members of Auckland's Fiji community say they are "delighted and relieved" by last week's general election result.
Coup leader turned prime minister Voreqe...
Steven Ratuva: Pacific agency: A devalued political capital?
ANALYSIS: By Professor Steven Ratuva
The West and China continue to exert influence over the Pacific region. But discussions of Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are...
‘Call it what it is – climate crisis, not just change,’...
By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist
An Aotearoa New Zealand-based Fijian professor of Pacific studies says the increase in the frequency of natural disasters and...
Fiji political polls point to a shift away from FijiFirst, says...
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific journalist
Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji later this year and early predictions are pointing to a...
Fiji’s political ‘power game’ – Ratuva says how rival MoU pact...
By Luke Nacei in Suva
Forming post-election alliances through formal agreement is an effective way of drawing in a broader and more culturally diverse group...
Pacific distinguished professor Ratuva breaks down socio-political hurdles
By Lee Kenny of Stuff
He has worked as an academic in five different countries and now Dr Steven Ratuva has been made a distinguished...
USP and Canterbury University partner for Pacific climate research
By Timoci Vula in Suva
The University of Canterbury and the University of the South Pacific are partnering in a unique research project that will...
Fiji Day – birth of a magazine and reflections for the...
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk
A new Fiji magazine published by a New Zealand-based media collective made its debut this weekend to mark Fiji's 50th Independence...
Undecided ‘up for grabs’ and decisive for Fiji election, says academic
By Nasik Swami in Suva
Fiji's 2018 General Election is going to be a close contest between the ruling FijiFirst and the opposition parties, according...