ANU'S Medcalf: Fight on in Earnest for the Pacific

The transcript discusses China's strategic influence in the Pacific, particularly through deals with countries like the Solomon Islands. It highlights the Australian government's response, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation and alternatives to China's dominance. The discussion also covers the impact of China's influence on small countries, urging them to set their own terms for assistance. The importance of a multilateral strategy involving Australia, Japan, the US, and others is stressed, given the geostrategic significance of the Pacific region.

What role does climate change play in the discussions between Australia and Pacific Island countries?

What are the implications of China's ambitions for regional dominance in the Pacific?

How can small countries set their own terms regarding Chinese assistance?