by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is preparing to introduce a new course on national security, supported by the Australian government. The SINU Security Studies Pilot was launched in Honiara as part of the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership. Scheduled to commence in 2025, this course aims to enhance the Solomon Islands’…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer As geopolitical competition intensifies in the region, Pacific island nations are actively seizing the opportunities it presents, according to a recent study released by a well-known Australian think tank. The report from the Lowy Institute, titled “The Great Game in the Pacific Islands,” highlights how island nations are capitalizing on…
By Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The outgoing leader of the French Pacific fleet, Commodore Geoffroy d’Andigné, is raising concerns about growing tensions in the Pacific Ocean and the importance of being prepared. Reflecting on his tenure as the head of the French Pacific fleet in Papeete over the past two years, Commodore d’Andigné mentioned that…