A new policy paper published by the Pacific Security College proposes evolving the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration into a legally binding regional peace and security treaty, arguing that it could provide greater predictability amid increasing geostrategic competition.The paper, The Ocean of Peace: Vision to Treaty, examines the benefits and risks of transforming the Ocean of Peace Declaration, endorsed by Pacific leaders in 2025, into a binding agreement. It proposes negotiating a new regional peace and security treaty as a protocol to the Treaty of Rarotonga.
Original Article: Ocean of peace plan eyes treaty status
