BLUF

Tonga’s military exists for peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief—aligning with the country's historical commitment to diplomacy and independence rather than aggression.

Summary

  1. Tonga managed to avoid becoming a colony.
  2. Tongan military personnel rarely serve in combat roles.
  3.  Retention a problem due to  labour mobility schemes.
  4.  Tonga could become the 27th non-militarised nation.

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