Tag: pacific security
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Australia Secures Modified Pacific Pact with Vanuatu Amid China's Rise
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat revealed that last-minute concerns over a single clause - specifically the wording around third-party investment in critical infrastructure - led to his country's dramatic decision to decline signing the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. The clause sparked fears that Vanuatu might have to compromise its sovereignty or limit partnerships with other nations.
Australia's Defence Strategy Lags Behind Rising Threats
Australia's current defence strategy is stuck in the past, leaving the country alarmingly unprepared for the rapidly escalating threats in the Pacific. With tensions rising, can we afford to wait for a decade-long plan to kick in?