Solomon Islands

Australia: South Pacific Ties that Bind
November 3, 2006 0407 GMT
Ties between Australia and its South Pacific island neighbors have seen substantial frictions... [more]
Fiji: The Elections' Ripple Effect on Australia
May 19, 2006 0026 GMT
A crisis is looming in Fiji after recent elections gave the indigenous party of Prime Minister... [more]
China, Taiwan: 'Checkbook Diplomacy' in the Islands
April 26, 2006 2333 GMT
The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Snyder Rini, whose election victory last week sparked riots... [more]
Taiwan: Chen's Charm Offensive in the South Pacific
January 28, 2005 0300 GMT
Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian is on a trip to two South Pacific island nations -- Palau and... [more]
Canberra To Press Forward With Foreign Policy Initiatives
August 14, 2003 2000 GMT
Australian forces detained Solomon Islands rebel leader Harold Keke on Aug. 13, marking a major... [more]
Solomon Islands: A Laced Disarmament Offer
July 29, 2003 1437 GMT
A proposal by Solomon Islands' Malaita Eagle Force (MEF) leaders to lay down their weapons on... [more]
Australia: Future Role in the Pacific Rides on Solomon Islands Mission
July 17, 2003 1428 GMT
Australian forces are preparing to deploy to the Solomon Islands on July 24 as head of a... [more]
Australia, France and the Tug of War Over Influence in the South Pacific
July 5, 2003 1715 GMT
France is seeking a place in the Australian-led security force in the Solomon Islands to maintain... [more]
Indonesia Keeps Cautious Eye, Low Profile on Australian Deployment
July 1, 2003 1815 GMT
As Australia prepares to lead a multinational security force to the Solomon Islands to help... [more]
China, Vanuatu Team Up in the Solomon Islands?
July 1, 2003 1527 GMT
Prime Minister Edward Natapei of Vanuatu arrived in Shanghai on June 30. The timing of the visit... [more]
The Evolution of Australian Involvement
June 19, 2003 1840 GMT
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said June 19 that Australian troops will only leave East... [more]