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Solomon Islands
September 26, 2019
Taiwan Loses 2 Diplomatic Allies, Wins US Support Ahead of Crucial Presidential Election
By Nick Aspinwall
The diplomatic defections of Kiribati and the Solomon Islands were followed by a strong statement of U.S. support for Taiwan.
September 25, 2019
US Blustering at Taiwan’s Departing Allies Won’t Work
By Jonathan Stutte
If the United States wants to defend Taiwan, it might consider avenues that refrain from signaling disregard for a delicate security architecture in the Pacific.
September 10, 2019
Taiwan Hosts Top Solomon Islands Official Amid Reports of a Diplomatic Switch to Beijing
By Nick Aspinwall
Solomon islands foreign minister visits Taipei days after a report said a diplomatic switch to Beijing was imminent.
May 29, 2019
China and Taiwan on the Mind as Australia’s Morrison Heads to the Solomon Islands
By Grant Wyeth
Finding a position respectful of Honiara that also maintains Canberra’s strategic desires will require a deft touch.
May 01, 2019
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.
April 05, 2019
A Smooth Solomon Islands Election
By Grant Wyeth
Although counting continues, it seems that the first post-RAMSI election has been a success.
February 08, 2019
Australia's Pacific Step-Up: More Than Just Talk
By Grant Wyeth
Australia's Pacific outreach is picking up steam.
August 09, 2018
How Taiwan Competes With China in the Pacific
By Alexandre Dayant and Jonathan Pryke
Taiwan is an active player in the Pacific, home to many of its remaining diplomatic allies.
March 23, 2018
UN Recommends Graduating 2 Pacific Island States From the LDC Category
By Grant Wyeth
The UN recommended recently that Solomon Islands and Kiribati be removed from the least developed country (LDC) list.
February 16, 2018
At Melanesian Spearhead Group, the Question of West Papuan Membership Lingers
By Grant Wyeth
The MSG will deliberate the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s application, but some worry about angering Indonesia.
February 07, 2018
An Indigenous Perspective on World War II’s Solomon Islands Campaign
By Catherine Putz
Anna Annie Kwai’s new book brings indigenous wartime contributions and experiences to the forefront.
June 30, 2017
RAMSI Ends: What’s Next for the Solomon Islands?
By Grant Wyeth
The mission was devised not simply as a peacekeeping operation, but as a program to rebuild the state.
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