Some politicians are again talking up the prospects of war, but the way forward is through diplomacy and coalition-building
‘Myths about ourselves do not hide the fact that in all theatres, the civilian populations suffered untold hardship and suffering.’‘Myths about ourselves do not hide the fact that in all theatres, the civilian populations suffered untold hardship and suffering.’Last modified on Mon 25 Apr 2022 03.45 BST, our nation remembers and honours those who lost their lives in that failed, bloody mission at Gallipoli in 1915.
US could be played out in Pacific countries. The signature of a cooperation agreement between the Solomons and China has exacerbated their fears and stoked the fires of their rhetoric. There is no doubt that the negotiation and conclusion of that agreement marks a significant strategic moment for Australia, as it does for the US.
This is something that the governments of the Solomons, PNG and other nations of the Pacific might be wise to remember: hosting military facilities that might support armed conflict is rarely a pathway to happiness and prosperity. It is one thing to maintain balanced relationships with important global powers and regional neighbours. It is altogether another to host their military forces.
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