While much of the country might be winding down ahead of Christmas next week, for the nation's political leaders the pace has gotten even faster. The government is confronting the impact of the post Cyclone Jasper flooding in Queensland, and simmering tensions over its position on the Middle East crisis.
For Pacific leaders, the international arena is getting very complex, very fast. As the Pacific Islands Forum leaders gather in Cook Islands, they will once again seek to forge a consensus around a lengthy and complex agenda.
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