New Solomon Islands leader reviews security pact with China, seeks treaty with Australia

By Peter Hobson CANBERRA, June 3 (Reuters) - The Solomon Islands will negotiate a comprehensive strategic treaty with ...
Reuters

Pro-China Sogavare out of the race as Solomon Islands votes for next leader

SYDNEY, April 30 (Reuters) - Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States' focus on the strategic importance of the Pacific ...
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Reengaging the Solomon Islands: A Strategic Opportunity for the United States

Matthew Wale’s rise to power offers Washington its best opportunity in years to rebuild ties with the Solomon Islands, but ...
The Diplomat

China’s Influence Weighs Heavily on Solomon Islands Election

China has made it clear who it wants to win Solomon Islands’ upcoming election, and there is little surprise it is the pro-Beijing candidate Manasseh Sogavare. The increase in Chinese investment in ...
The Diplomat

Solomon Islands PM Avoids No Confidence Vote, But Is Potentially Weakened

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele (center, in blue shirt) poses with a group of MPs to demonstrate support before a planned no confidence vote, May 5, 2025. Credit: Office of the Prime ...
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The Solomon Islands Heads to the Polls: Sogavare, Democracy, and Great Power Competition

There is no shortage of significant elections taking place in 2024, including in India, Indonesia, the United States, and even Russia—although Russian elections are hardly democratic. Yet another, ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Matthew Wale voted in as new Solomon Islands prime minister after secret ballot

Matthew Wale is the new prime minister of Solomon Islands after winning a vote in the Pacific island nation's parliament this morning. Mr Wale won a secret ballot of MPs, 26 to 22, over former foreign ...