Solomon Islands asserts its sovereignty – with China and the West
The danger is geopolitical competition being appropriated by local actors on both sides of local political tensions.
By Tarcisius Kabutaulaka
News of an impending security...
FSM President appeals to Solomon Islands PM to consider long-term consequences of the security...
One Pacific leader has spoken out against the proposed security deal between Solomon Islands and the People’s Republic of China.
President David W. Panuelo of...
PNG, Fiji enlisted to persuade the Solomons against China deal
Efforts to dissuade the Solomon Islands over a proposed security agreement with China could hinge on fellow Melanesian nations Fiji and Papua New Guinea...
It may be too late to stop China-Solomon Islands treaty, former Australian intelligence chief...
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Australian’s spending on defence cooperation in the Pacific region cut
Australia's spending on defence cooperation in the Pacific region is being cut at the same time concerns grow over China's rising influence over neighbouring...
The Solomon Islands deal with China isn’t about security – and it will hurt...
By Mathew Wale
The proposed security deal between Solomon Islands and China may appear to be all about security, but it is in fact...
Solomon Islands PM says China security deal ‘ready for signing’
The Solomon Islands' prime minister said Tuesday that a contentious security agreement with Beijing was “ready for signing”, denying reports that his country had...
Australia urged to ramp up Pacific security funding to counter China
Australia has been told it must increase investment and look at establishing a military presence in the Pacific to counter China’s influence in the...
New Zealand must send strong signal to Pacific over China – Defence Minister Peeni...
New Zealand will need to send a strong signal to other Pacific Islands after China's overtures to Solomon Islands, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare...
New Zealand, Fiji partnership agreement to strengthen bilateral, regional cooperation
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and New Zealand’s Minister of foreign affairs, Nanaia Mahuta met in Suva, Tuesday signing the Duavata Partnership: Aotearoa Whenua...
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