Papua New Guinea instability will increase

Significance Marape's government is attempting to manage growing political fallout from widespread rioting in January, economic dislocation arising from fuel shortages and a spiralling conflict in the Highlands province of Enga resulting in dozens of deaths. The political and economic shocks of recent months have proved highly destabilising. Impacts The authorities will keep ensuring that international and local resources companies operate with minimal oversight or interference. The government will continue to invoke concerns about regional security to ensure donors such as Australia and China commit to ongoing aid. Internal political opposition will grow, ultimately leading to more effective moves to push for democratic accountability.