With growing rivalry between great powers in the Pacific, the Pacific Islands Forum is a chance to seek collective protection for the region’s small nations.

At best, prison work programs increase the chances of successful reintegration after release. At worst, they can be exploitative.

Both sides say they do not want war. But both have soldiers in Syria, raising the risk of miscalculation.

Politicians from the two major parties have suggested adopting laws similar to those in the United Kingdom, but enforcing them would be challenging.