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 Solomon Islands government is stalling the entry of the Indian High Commissioner into the country an extremely unusual move in diplomatic circles. To put it mildly. A bit of
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Introduction International attention has returned to the Pacific island countries (PICs) after China and the Solomon Islands signed a broad security agreement permitting Beijing to send its armed forces to the nation “to assist in maintaining social order” (CGTN, March 31; The Jakarta Post, April 1). Although the pact reportedly does not involve the immediate installation of a Chinese military …
Stopping short of saying "red line," a senior State Department official said a US delegation warned the Solomon Islands about a US response should China attempt to have a "de facto" military presence there.