Why did PNG sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement with the US?

Summary

1. PNGDF morale and capacity declined after the Bougainville crisis.
2. PNG has sought security partnerships with Indonesia, China, and Israel.
3. The PNG-Australia security agreement emphasises internal law enforcement.

References

• Media Check:  the Interpreter-Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)     
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC