Caste politics in forefront, BJP gets a Rajasthan headache

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Defence Minister reaffirms India’s stance against terrorism

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PRC shadow looms as the Solomons head for election

PRC and its proxies in Solomons have been preparing for these elections for a long time. A lot of money, effort and intelligence have...

‘U.S. threat assessment report has several blind spots’

The challenge is that the report needs more strategic and integrated intelligence to appropriately describe today’s threats to the United States and its partners...

Three upcoming events that could torpedo Pacific peace

Across the Pacific, aided in some cases by the domestic policy confusion of others, the Chinese Communist Party is on the march. Three things are...

War flashbacks in Guam as China projects power in the Pacific

Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, the Governor of Guam, a US territory, is not just waiting for the rest of the USto come save them....

Northern Mariana: Time to close China’s backdoor into the U.S.

‘The Northern Marianas economy continues to struggle, and the government remains in deep fiscal distress. These are conditions that make the commonwealth acutely vulnerable...

In sign of weakness, pro-PRC Solomons PM avoids meeting US Congress members

PM Sogavare avoided meeting a US Congressional Delegation that was visiting the country. Not a single government minister met the two Members of Congress...

The complicated case of Nauru, which stood up to China

Some of Nauru’s decisions made on principle, for example recognizing Taiwan, likely hurt Nauru’s economy. Nauru doesn’t just recognize Taiwan, it has stood up...

Palau under CCP pressure to switch recognition from Taiwan to China

The President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., speaks toThe Sunday Guardian on what his Pacific Island Country is facing. Koror, Palau The United States has exceptionally...

Friends of China have huge influence on Capitol Hill: Grant Newsham

‘When Beijing throws in the allure of money, they make short work of Wall Street and America’s business class—and academia as well.’ The recently released...

‘India can provide capital, technology to harness Bougainville’s resources’

‘For the past few decades, the United States has beaten a gradual retreat from the South Pacific. Given the aggressive manoeuvres of China in...

Win for China in its plan to turn Pacific Islands into Hong Kong

Leaders who are standing up to China are deeply shaken by what happened to Suidani and the resounding quiet from the international community that...

No one is helping us in our fight against PRC: Daniel Suidani

I believe that there are people in other countries who believe in democracy—who would stand with us, says Malaita’s ousted Premier Daniel Suidani.   Last week,...

The U.S. is blocked from ports in PRC-Influenced Solomons, Vanuatu

PRC-linked actors attempting to politically take out Premier Daniel Suidani of Malaita.   The United States just reopened its embassy in Solomon Islands, the country that...

The State of US’ India policy

The United States sends mixed messages to India.On the one hand, Washington highlighted the importance of India’s rise and leadership in its Indo-Pacific Strategy,...

From G-20 to the Pacific Islands, India offers new hope

One of the most important external examples of the potential for India’s realignment of global leadership will be PM Modi’s ground-breaking trip to Papua...

‘PRC’s political warfare is total war without fighting major kinetic wars’

Kerry Gershaneck, a former US Marine officer and a university professor, speaks to The Sunday Guardian.   Alexandria, Va.: China’s Political Warfare operations are killing millions...

‘Quad needs to befriend Bougainville, not just Papua New Guinea’

‘China may be getting ready to do in PNG what it has already pulled off in the Solomon Islands. Is it really smart for...

US moves on Pacific islands, but barely

 The last two weeks have seen some of the most frantic US activity related to the Pacific Islands since the end of World War...

Right to vote being snatched from Solomon Islanders by PRC-backed PM

Sogavare has introduced a Bill to postpone elections. Reaction on the ground is seething. Likely Sogavare and his backers in Beijing don’t mind violence...

‘Securing India against China should matter to the world’

‘One of the things it comes down to is the CCP attempting to get rid of any entity that could be a threat to...

The rodeo that was the Pacific Islands Forum meeting

Fiji’s capital Suva is turning into Vienna in the 1930s, when ‘diplomats’ from around the world spied on each other and sent cables home...

‘Statesman Abe’s strategic vision was impressive’

Abe recognised the usefulness of India in the Indo-Pacific. The Japanese, and Abe, really pushed for India, including with the Quad: Grant Newsham.   In this...

‘PLA will continue to harass aircraft operating in international airspace’

David R. Stilwell, former US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs speaks with The Sunday Guardian.   In this...

China winning entropic warfare in Pacific Islands

We’ve seen Chinese entropic warfare in various stages in Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and elsewhere. And the contagion seems to be spreading in the...

China launches empire building exercise in Pacific theatre

President Panuelo: ‘Chinese control over our security space, aside from impacts on our sovereignty, increases the chances of China getting into conflict with Australia,...

Is Chinese pressure making Solomon Islands stall Indian envoy’s visit?

Alexandria, VA: India makes China nervous in ways none of the other Quad countries do. So it’s not surprising that, according to sources, the...

The importance of being J.D. Vance

According to Vance, the Republican establishment came after him hard. Regardless, Vance won the primary, making him the Republican party candidate for an Ohio...

Taiwan needs joint exercises, missiles, right now

The most important thing is that you have to establish an effective partnership and build up that deterrent effect—or, if necessary, war winning capability—ahead...

India’s role significant as US seeks to reverse PRC takeover of Solomon Islands

During our panel discussions, Hon. Danny Philips pretty much admitted that the signed security agreement is not far off the draft that has...

White House finally awakens to PRC capture of Solomon Islands

Free and fair election could result in a new government that not only abrogates the security deal but switches back to Taiwan. That would...

To be effective, US policy on PRC must be actioned early and often

‘Great Powers are expected to live up to commitments to international rules and norms even if those rules work against that country’s interests—credibility is...

China moves frontline to Solomons, locals fight back

Alexandria, VA: This is Beijing’s “Oh yeah? So what are you gonna do about it?” moment. With the confirmation of a security agreement between...

China moves to dominate Pacific with U.S. mired in Ukraine

China is serious about capturing Taiwan as they need it to break the first island chain. At the same time, Beijing is using political...

‘Indo-Pacific is a priority: Message from White House document’

Alexandria, VA.: In this edition of “Indo-Pacific: Behind the Headlines”, we speak with Col. David Maxwell (Ret.), a senior fellow at the Foundation for...

Canadians rise up against PM Trudeau’s vaccine mandate

Alexandria, Va.: Suddenly Canada is interesting. Yes, there is the massive “Freedom Convoy” that is turning the nation’s capital, Ottawa, into the world’s largest...

Eyewitness: Volcano, tsunami devastate Tonga, help urgently needed

World Exclusive: ‘One could see the huge smoke column from the volcano shoot straight up from the horizon into the sky, until you couldn’t...

‘China’s Media Warfare seeks global totalitarian thought control’

India and other countries would do well to study how China employs Media Warfare to try to undermine Taiwan’s democratic institutions, fracture national unity,...

‘U.S. needs to fix weaknesses in its Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China’

‘The Chinese are setting up behind US First Island Chain defences and making it harder for the Marines to operate. It’s never good to...

‘It’s time for an Indo-Pacific charter’

Common cause, common challenge, common values, common charter: Paul Giarra   Arlington, VA: In this edition of “Indo-Pacific: Behind the Headlines” we speak with Commander Paul...

China enters new role as Pacific Islands policeman

China is winning, especially in the smaller countries. But as it refines its steps, and faces few counters, it will gain confidence and allies...

Japan, India, Quad can play big role in Micronesia: Dr Hayakawa

‘Japan and US have had a relationship with the Micronesian region for over 100 years. Australia has also been providing patrol boats for the...

Solomon Islanders need freedom from PRC, not Australian troops

What we have is an expeditionary force seemingly acting at the behest of a despised local administration backed by a callous and rapacious foreign...

Decoding the CCP: BRI means Bribery and Repression Initiative

If we let the CCP get into our heads and shape our language, we are letting it shape our thoughts, which shape our actions. Alexandria,...

Solomon Islanders beat back Beijing, for now

But the CCP won’t stop. The next time ‘people power’ may not be enough to fight off Beijing. And once the PRC has fully...

CCP aggression could lead to violence in Solomon Islands: Hon. P. Kenilorea

On Wednesday, 27 October, a Vote of No Confidence is likely to be tabled in the Malaita provincial assembly against Premier Suidani by those...

Quad should make Micronesia a priority

Most leaders in the region want closer relationships with other democracies, especially in economic development, education, and health care, so that they have option...

Time for talks, cocktail parties is over, Quad needs action

‘I’ve heard a suggestion that India could invite and train with US Army forces in its mountains. Additionally, having Indian forces train with Australia...

AUKUS is a big deal, for everyone

In India, the already entrenched and active French lobby in Delhi will likely use this to try drive a wedge between the US and...

How China buys foreign politicians: A case study

Alexandria, VA., US: Well, that didn’t take long. Almost exactly two years ago, in September 2019, the Solomon Islands, a country of around 650,000 people...

US is being servile to the Taliban: Bill Roggio

‘Amrullah Saleh needs support immediately. The US isn’t going to provide that aid. Washington’s primary concern is evacuation of personnel, and it will not...

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