Sogavare’s military deal with China

Summary

In this article by Robert Iroga in the Solomon Business Magazine, Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Hon Matthew Wale, MP, makes the following points concerning the Solomon’s-China Security Agreement:

• The secrecy around the agreement carries grave risks for the Solomon Islands.
• Part of the political struggle between the islands of Malaita and Guadalcanal.
• Transparency about the deal with China is essential.
• RAMSI demonstrates that regional security platforms are the most effective way of dealing with unrest.
• The Solomon Islands faces internal threats, not external ones.
• Recent riots were the result of some of some the following:

1.  Internal discontent.
2. Poor governance and high levels of corruption.
3. Economic marginalization.
4.  High unemployment.
5. Poor government services such as healthcare and education.
6. Exploitive industries.
7. The influence of Logging companies on the government can result in preferential treatment for these companies.

References

Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:

• Solomon Islands confirms China security draft, alarming Australia | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web:

• APR 2022 Solomon Islands prime minister lashes Australia over AUKUS security pact- Sydney Morning Herald
• APR 2022 From China to climate and COVID: does Australia really care for the Pacific? – Sydney Morning Herald
• APR 2022 Solomon Islands security pact with China all part of PM Manasseh Sogavare's plan as 'unpredictable' but 'deft political operator'- ABC News
• APR 2022 PM hits out at Australia saying even with security agreement they could not prevent & contain riots-SBM

Source Information:  Solomon Business Magazine online

• Article Source: Solomon Business Magazine online
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