Fordham Political Review Issues Commentary: Bougainville and the New Country Dilemma
October 03, 2026
October 03, 2026
BRONX, New York, Oct. 3 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary:
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Bougainville and the New Country Dilemma
By Sahir Sadat Oct 2, 2026
Within the next year, the world may see a new nation join its ranks. Currently an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, Bougainville and its government aim to achieve independence in 2027, an ambitious goal for its population of 300,000 people.
In 2019, the island held a . . .
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Bougainville and the New Country Dilemma
By Sahir Sadat Oct 2, 2026
Within the next year, the world may see a new nation join its ranks. Currently an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea, Bougainville and its government aim to achieve independence in 2027, an ambitious goal for its population of 300,000 people.
In 2019, the island held a . . .