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1 – 10 of 16Loosely modelled on frameworks including EUROPOL and AMERIPOL, the initiative aims to boost cooperation on tackling cross-border organised crime and responding to political or…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289572
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Marles indicated that Manele’s governing coalition, which had emerged earlier in May from April’s inconclusive general election, regards Australia as its “partner of choice”, but…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287607
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UNITED STATES: Washington will woo Pacific Islands
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES282204
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While campaigning for this month’s general election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned China that establishing a military base on the Solomon Islands would cross “a red line”…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270090
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Discussion about Chinese development loans is unlikely, but the issue will be in the background given the controversy over China’s growing Pacific role. Tongan Prime Minister…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238184
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By many metrics, this influence remains significantly less than that of Australia and New Zealand. However, the Solomon Islands’ conclusion of a security agreement with Beijing in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270994
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CHINA: Solomon Islands security deal could backfire
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES268701
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China’s role in the refurbishment of the Ream base has heightened US concerns that Beijing seeks a permanent military presence in South-east Asia. Growing geopolitical competition…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271265
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Recent uptick in protests in Papua.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246893
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Fiji returned to democracy in 2014 after being ruled by a military regime since 2006. Fiji's president, Frank Bainimarama, who was its military ruler, implemented a 'Look North'…