Why New Caledonia's final independence vote could lead to instability and tarnish France's image in the region
- Written by Denise Fisher, Visiting Fellow, ANU Centre for European Studies, Australian National University
France is persisting with its decision to hold the final of three independence referendums in New Caledonia on December 12, disregarding Indigenous independence leaders’ calls for a postponement of the vote and now for “non-participation” – effectively a boycott – due to the impact of the COVID...