Is the US pivoting back to the Pacific Island countries? by Schleich, Anne-Marie

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China's Peace Ark: building bridges with Pacific island nations by Horta, Loro

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Pacific Island countries, China and the US: recent geopolitical trends by Schleich, Anne-Marie

“…Concerns about a stronger Chinese engagement – following the unexpected security pact between China and the Solomon Islands in 2022 – rattled the US and its regional allies, Australia and New Zealand, into stepping up their engagements with the Pacific Island countries. Not unexpectedly, these island countries now find themselves beneficiaries of the competition for geopolitical influence even as they try to avoid being drawn into it.…”
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Climate change and geopolitics in the Blue Pacific by Goh, Danielle Lynn

“…Climate change has consistently been articulated as the greatest threat to the region by the leaders of Pacific Island countries. Atoll nations face the possibility of forced displacement due to rising sea levels and extreme weather events. …”
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End of Pacific regionalism? by Schleich, Anne-Marie

“…Two successful regional institutions in the Pacific island region suffered setbacks in February 2021 leading to increased geopolitical instability in the region. …”
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PM Modi in Fuji : India's strategic foray in the South Pacific by C. Raja Mohan

“…Beyond reconnecting with the Indian diaspora, Delhi is lookingto forge a developement partnership with the Pacific islands.…”
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Australian elections: winning politics of climate change by Schleich, Anne-Marie

“…The new Labor government’s stronger environmental commitment could appease neighbouring Pacific island countries which are under threat of rising sea levels.…”
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The 2006 quadrennial defence review: implications for Asian security by Loo, Bernard

“…Japan and the United States have also concluded long-running negotiations concerning the relocation of United States military force currently stationed in Okinawa to the Pacific island of Guam.…”
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