A fresh start with the Solomon Islands?

Australia has an opportunity to approach the issue of security with a broader lens that includes more groups in the Pacific through greater transparency and engagement.

Shenanigans in the Solomons

Reassuring words from Manasseh Sogavare, the Prime Minister of the Solomons Islands, shouldn’t blind Australian policy makers from his worrying actions to subvert democracy and cosy up to the Chinese.

Kevin Rudd on the Solomons crisis

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says China’s security deal with Solomon Islands was a ‘politically illiterate’ move on the part of Beijing.

The Solomon Islands falls into China’s sphere

The immediate issue of unwanted military posturing on Australia’s doorstep needs to be addressed; but there is a broader need to build genuine partnerships in our neighbourhood.