The South Pacific has traditionally been considered a quiet and secure backyard The South Pacific has traditionally been considered a quiet and secure backyard for Australia. However, recent developments have introduced new dynamics. A remarkable case is the 2022 security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands. This is the very first agreement allowing China to…

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Be Accurate •Southeast Asia is implementing a hedging strategy. (X) •Many Southe Be Accurate •Southeast Asia is implementing a hedging strategy. (X) •Many Southeast Asian states are implementing a hedging strategy. (O) q Don’t be Overly Conclusive •China is challenging the U.S. position in the world. (X) •It is often said that China is likely to challenge…

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