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The China-Solomon Islands Security Deal Changes Everything

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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  

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

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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