The recently announced security agreement between Australia and Tuvalu, and the signing of a security pact by Australia and Papua New Guinea, have been touted as an Australian “win” in its strategic competition against China for influence in the sensitive domain of security cooperation with Pacific island countries (PICs). They came soon after a series of developments … Read more
Advertisement Solomon Islands has denied its new security pact with China poses a threat to the Pacific, and has criticized Australia for withdrawing funding for vital services. Earlier this month, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare inked a raft of deals during his trip to China, upgrading the two nations’ relationship to a “comprehensive strategic … Read more
Magazine In disarmament and quelling immediate violence, RAMSI was a success. Its state-building efforts, however, are more controversial. Advertisement As the 20th anniversary of the commencement of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) passes by this month, there will be several narratives about RAMSI promoted in Solomon Islands and globally. One of these … Read more