Tag: China-Solomon Islands security
US issues vague warning ‘to respond’ if China builds military base...
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan in Tumon, Guam
The United States would “respond” if China takes steps to establish a permanent military presence in the Solomon Islands,...
Solomons security shambles, and now it’s time for realism over hype
ANALYSIS: By Terence Wood
A spectre is haunting the Pacific. It is focused on Solomon Islands today, but has eyes everywhere and might pounce...
Former Solomons PM says country needs economic solution not security
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific journalist
Former Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says the country needs an economic solution to its instability problems,...
Dan McGarry: How to do something about Australia’s Pacific ‘stuff up’
THE VILLAGE EXPLAINER: By Dan McGarry
If the coming election goes to Australia’s Labor party, Penny Wong is very likely to become Foreign Minister. So...
Sogavare adamant deal with China won’t undermine regional security
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific regional correspondent and Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific journalist
The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his...
MP warns Solomons-China security pact could ‘inflame tensions’
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific regional correspondent
A senior Solomon Islands opposition MP has warned that the controversial security agreement with China could result in...
