Assessments

The flags of Australia, the Solomon Islands, Nauru and Papua New Guinea clockwise starting from the upper left. Canberra will have to fulfill its commitments to keep Beijing's influence at bay as island countries play the two off each other.

Canberra will have to fulfill its commitments to keep Beijing's influence at bay as island countries play the two off each other. 

Australian Efforts to Counter China in the Pacific Will Require Follow-Through

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Australia expects three recent security agreements with Pacific Island countries will expand its influence in the region, though Canberra will have to fulfill its commitments to keep Beijing's influence at bay as island countries play the two sides off each other.

ASSESSMENTS

Australian Efforts to Counter China in the Pacific Will Require Follow-Through

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