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Manasseh Sogavare
Solomon Islands Goes to the Polls
By Sribala Subramanian
The nation’s pro-China foreign policy is on the ballot.
China’s Influence Weighs Heavily on Solomon Islands Election
By Priestley Habru
Chinese cash is reaping political rewards ahead of the Solomon Islands election as the West fails to walk the talk in its Pacific step-up.
Geopolitics in the 2023 Pacific Games
By Prisie L. Patnayak
The 2023 Games, hosted by Solomon Islands, underscore China’s growing role in the Pacific Island countries.
Solomon Islands PM Visits China, 1 Year After Controversial Security Pact
By Shannon Tiezzi and Associated Press
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is on his second trip to China – and his first since upending Pacific geopolitics with a China-Solomons security agreement.
Former Malaita Premier (and Noted China Critic) Gets Bipartisan Support for US Visa
By Cleo Paskal
Daniel Suidani became a symbol of resistance to China’s influence in Solomon Islands – until he was ousted from his post.
Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Ousted in Solomon Islands
By Dechlan Brennan
The opposition politician has been removed by a parliamentary vote of no confidence in the Solomon Islands, resulting in protests and further accusations of Chinese interference.
Solomon Islands to Delay Election, Raising Fears of Unrest
By Nick Perry
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the delay was necessary because the state is hosting the Pacific Games next year. Others see it as a power grab.
The Domestic Politics of Sogavare’s China-Solomons Tryst
By Patricia O’Brien
The prime minister’s latest moves clarify his ultimate objective: augmenting and retaining power, which also stands to benefit Beijing.
In Solomon Islands, Sogavare Plays China off the West
By Grant Wyeth
In playing China off against Australia and other allies Sogavare is engaged in a fairly rational game of maximizing the number of resources Solomon Islands can secure.
Solomon Islands Asks Navies Not to Send Ships Pending Review
By Rod McGuirk
The official announcement came after the U.S. reported a coast guard vessel was denied docking permission.
What Do China and Solomon Islands Get From Their Security Pact?
By Denghua Zhang, Lincy Pendeverana, and Walter Diamana
A look at China’s goals and the domestic politics of the deal in the Solomons.
The China-Solomon Islands Security Deal Changes Everything
By Patricia O’Brien
The security pact is set to ratchet up the strategic tensions both in the Solomon Islands and in the wider Indo-Pacific.
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