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,...
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...
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...
India’s role significant as US seeks to reverse PRC takeover of Solomon Islands
During our panel discussions, [former Prime Minister] Hon. Danny Philips pretty much admitted that the signed security agreement is not...
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 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...
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...
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,...
‘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...
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,...
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...
‘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...
‘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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
