Pacific Islands leaders endorse regional policing initiative in strategic victory for Australia

Summary

1. A 200-strong Pacific Police Support Group will be deployed to regional hotspots.
2. Aims to counter China's Pacific policing influence through regional collaboration.
3. Some Melanesian leaders expressed concerns.
4. Pacific nations maintain discretion in engaging with the PPI.

References

• Media Check: ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• COLLECTIONS /The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC