The president’s suspension of five jurists in the Pacific nation of Kiribati highlights the outsize role noncitizen judges play in the region.
Tag: Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands’ Leader, a Friend of China, Gets an Election Delayed
The prime minister claims the country can’t afford to hold national elections next year. His opponents see a power grab linked to Beijing’s influence.
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If the U.S. Ignores Island Countries Like Mine, China Is Waiting in the Wings
If the U.S. ignores the Pacific, China will step right in.
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Why China Is Miles Ahead in a Pacific Race for Influence
To many observers, the South Pacific today reveals what American decline looks like. Even as Washington tries to step up its game, it is still far behind, mistaking speeches for impact and interest for influence.
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China Seeks Sweeping Regional Deal With Pacific Island Countries
Newly obtained documents shed light on how Beijing hopes to win friends and gain influence in an area of strategic importance.