Bougainville, Part 3: The world’s next country?
by editors@theworld.org (Patrick Winn) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6RXSF)
The tiny Pacific island of Bougainville is hell-bent on nationhood, especially after a UN-backed referendum that saw 98% of voters seeking independence. But is it ready to stand on its on? The World's Patrick Winn concludes our three-part series on Bougainville, which is vying for US support, and promising access to its precious copper resources and key vantage point.