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Solomon Islands politics
Why Are Votes of No Confidence So Common in the Pacific?
By Patricia O’Brien
Across much of the Pacific, votes of no confidence have become a frequently deployed, and increasingly disruptive, tactic.
The Solomon Islands-China Relationship: 5 Years On
By Georgina Kekea
The diplomatic relationship between the Solomon Islands and China has had profound and far-reaching effects on the country’s development, economy, and political landscape.
Solomon Islands and the China Switch: Big Politics in Small Places
By Catherine Putz
An interview with journalist Edward Acton Cavanough on the domestic dynamics driving Solomon Islands to geopolitical prominence.
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.
Revisiting RAMSI’s ‘Success Story’
By Anouk Ride
In disarmament and quelling immediate violence, RAMSI was a success. Its state-building efforts, however, are more controversial.
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.
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.
Are Australia and New Zealand Compromising on Democratic Ideals in the Pacific?
By Grant Wyeth
The best approach to safeguarding democracy in the region is for both countries to demonstrate the prosperity and human flourishing that can flow from good governance.
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.
Taiwan Must Avoid Pouring Fuel on Solomon Islands Fire
By James Baron
The Solomons is a tinderbox of complex ethnic tensions, corruption, and competing local interests, meaning interference from Beijing or Taipei can have disastrous consequences.
Foreign Intervention Complicates Solomon Islands Unrest
By Cleo Paskal
The problem was sparked by perceived CCP interference. It can’t be solved by Australia taking a similarly heavy hand.
Violent Protests Unsettle Solomon Islands
By Joshua Mcdonald
The protests began on Wednesday, when hundreds of protestors marched on the parliamentary precinct in the capital Honiara.
Solomon Islands: A Pacific Linchpin Is Pulled
By Jason Li
A closer look at the significance of a key diplomatic switch.
A New Day for Solomon Islands' Women?
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Solomon Islands now has 2 women MPs – its most ever. It's both progress and a sign of how far is left to go.
Riots in the Solomon Islands Greet Returned Prime Minister
By Grant Wyeth
After a calm election, frustrations flared as Manasseh Sogavare returned, for the fourth time, to the prime ministership.
A Smooth Solomon Islands Election
By Grant Wyeth
Although counting continues, it seems that the first post-RAMSI election has been a success.
Solomon Islands Seeks Balance in Relations With Indonesia and West Papua
By Grant Wyeth
With the end of the RAMSI intervention and restoration of full sovereignty comes more difficult diplomatic balancing.
No Development Without Peace: The Solomon Islands Example
By Nathan Page
Why the emphasis on peace-building in the UN Sustainable Development Goals is essential.
Wea rod ya bae lidim iumi: Politics and Power in the Solomon Islands
By Walter Diamana
The country’s current political system seems to be a recipe for instability.
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