by Richard Butler | Jul 14, 2018 | News
Richard Butler | Stripes.com | July 14th 2018 U.S. troops will conduct humanitarian operations next week on a South Pacific island that, some have speculated, is eyed by China as a potential overseas military base. About 65 U.S. troops will provide humanitarian...
by Richard Butler | Jul 14, 2018 | News
Richard Butler | Stripes.com | July 14th 2018 This year has seen intense scrutiny of Chinese aid to Pacific island countries by the Australian media. The focus of coverage has been on a range of perceived “threats” emanating from China. These include the leverage...
by Richard Butler | Jul 3, 2018 | News
Richard Butler | Foreign Policy Journal | July 3rd 2018 The tiny Pacific nation of Vanuatu is only the latest developing nation to fall victim to a highly disturbing trend: regional economic giants—in this case China and Australia—playing out their personal rivalries...
by Richard Butler | Jun 6, 2018 | News
Richard Butler | Daily Post | June 6th 2018 An ambitious new project is emerging at Narpow Point on Efate. The construction of a new modern city, dubbed the “Rainbow International City” and “Little Singapore”, by the FPF Company Limited is underway. It is scheduled to...
by Richard Butler | Nov 3, 2017 | News
Richard Butler | Island Life | Nov 3rd 2017 The Vanuatu prime minister has assured China’s ambassador that Vanuatu is committed to the One China Policy. Charlot Salwai made the comment on Wednesday during the official presentation of over 400 athletes and officials...
