Solomon Islands

Defence Diplomacy in the Pacific is on the rise: research

New research shows defence diplomacy is on the rise. Defence diplomacy is the use of military relationships to shape foreign policy. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, China, and Japan are increasing their engagements in the Pacific meaning the region has become, geopolitically speaking, more relevant.  Image: Image: Shutterstock Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: …

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Solomon Islands prepares for ‘most important election since independence’

Voters in Solomon Islands will head to the polls today for a high stakes election which will be closely watched across the Pacific–and beyond. However, recent debates over China and Taiwan in the Solomon Islands are unlikely to sway voters more concerned with domestic issues, according to Dr Terence Wood from the Australian National University. …

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