Politics in Melanesia presents a comprehensive examination of the political structures, governance systems, and historical developments across the Melanesian region, including Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. Edited by Ahmed Ali and Ronald Gordon Crocombe, the book brings together scholarly analyses from experts in Pacific political studies. It explores the influence of…
Politics in Polynesia examines the political systems, governance practices, and social transformations within Polynesian societies. Edited by Ahmed Ali and Ronald Gordon Crocombe, the volume forms part of the Politics in the Pacific Islands series and presents scholarly analyses of political developments across major Polynesian countries and territories, including Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and othe…
Plantation to Politics: Studies on Fiji Indians by Ahmed Ali presents a detailed examination of the historical, social, and political development of the Indo-Fijian community. The book traces the arrival of Indian indentured laborers to Fiji’s sugar plantations during the colonial period and analyzes how their experiences shaped a unique ethnic and cultural identity. Ali explores the transfor…