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
- Tonga managed to avoid becoming a colony.
- Tongan military personnel rarely serve in combat roles.
- Retention a problem due to labour mobility schemes.
- Tonga could become the 27th non-militarised nation.
References
- Media Check: the Interpreter-Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
- COLLECTIONS /The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
