A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer
Like ANZUS, the risk of unenforceability of the PNG treaty is higher for Australia. Australia’s anxieties about China mean that it needs the treaty more than PNG does. Sanctions are the most ...
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$400m Australian move that trumps China
Papua New Guinea (PNG), Fiji and Samoa have been announced ... The Solomon Islands signed a security pact with China back in 2022. Uniformed Chinese police have also popped up in Kiribati, with ...
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PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says China did not influence NRL deal
The historic deal between PNG and Australia was signed after neighbouring nation the Solomon Islands severed ties with Taiwan and signed a major security agreement with China. Papua New Guinea’s ...