When asked on Insiders about the United States’ review of AUKUS contributions, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy made a subtle but important point: Australia’s aid and diplomatic spending, particularly in the Pacific, should count …
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The signing of the Falepili Union Treaty in 2023 marked an unprecedented level of commitment and security unity between Australia and Tuvalu. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described it as ‘the most significant agreement between …
Tonga’s unique political structure helps ensure its foreign partnerships are among the region’s most stable. King Tupou VI is ultimately responsible for Tonga’s agreements and foreign partnerships and his son, Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, is …
Somewhere in Solomon Islands lies a security agreement with China that has never been made public, despite assurances from the government of greater transparency. Even today, almost three years after its signing, the agreement still …
Samoa’s election at the end of August may be seen as an opportunity for foreign partners to deepen engagement and offer new avenues of support. With robust democratic institutions and strong cultural ties to its …