Asia-Pacific
New Solomon Islands PM breaks with China, cozies up to the West
Matthew Wale is looking to reduce Beijing's influence over his strategically located Pacific country
July 02, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
Not wanted: US, China barred from major Pacific Island summit
Regional leaders are tired of the geopolitical jousting and great power squeeze on their governments and militaries
September 08, 2025
Washington Politics
Why US hegemony is incompatible with a ‘rules-based international order’
A bad argument for invading the Solomon Islands reflects the inherent conflict between America’s dominance and its purported liberal values.
August 29, 2022
Asia-Pacific
Solomon Islands-China deal punctures US complacency
But instead of threats of retaliation, Washington must end strategy of coercion and become more competitive economically.
April 26, 2022
Asia-Pacific
The misbegotten notion that the South Pacific is a US sphere of influence
The speed at which Washington officials rushed to the Solomon Islands after news of a Chinese security pact is all you need to know.
April 22, 2022
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