By Oliver Brown, Independent political analyst  SYDNEY, 25 JUNE 2026 (PACNEWS) — In 2026, the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting (PIFLM) will kick off in Palau.   Under the theme “Building Economies: Life, Action, Unity (BELAU)”, PIFLM carries the region’s deep aspirations for green transformation, climate change response, and implementation of the 2050 Strategy for […] The post Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting must return to its original commitment to “unity” appeared first on Island Times News .