Pacific regional security: What impact will the elections in Solomon Islands have? | DW News
Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have picked a new prime minister, in an election that was closely watched by the Pacific's major powers. Jeremiah Manele is a former foreign minister who has pledged to continue following policies of ever-closer ties with China.
The Solomon Islands occupy a strategic position northeast of Australia, which is of interest to China and its goal of expanding its influence in the Pacific.
The new prime minister says he will bring more infrastructure to the islands. Australia has traditionally been the archipelago's biggest donor, but China is catching up and has constructed roads, a sports stadium and a telecommunications network.
00:00 Pro-China Jeremiah Manele elected as new PM
00:51 Parker Novak, Indo-Pacific analyst
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😅 Suddenly, U$ found that Solomon lack of democracy and human rights.
@Steadysoldier6
16 күн бұрын
😂😂
Economics determines the stability of the country. Politics doesn't feed the people. It feeds the leaders.
It is not that PM favours China. It is the people that love infrastructure and peace, not weapons and destruction.
@blandingscastle3729
17 күн бұрын
Chinese debt will sink them and thereafter they become a Chinese colony...Old story..
@4mb127
16 күн бұрын
China has the largest military buildup and expansion in the world.
@user-ho6ng1gw4x
16 күн бұрын
@@4mb127ahahahahha, that is funny. Look at USA first with the highest number of military based abroad
@thomasromanelli2561
16 күн бұрын
They will likely be very disappointed when their island becomes a forward military base...
@Bride-on4gj
16 күн бұрын
@4mb127 really? When was the last time they invaded another sovereign country? Hypocrite!
The US and Australia are like husbands that neglected their wives and are all of a sudden trying to be romantic once the wife has informed them that she has found another man and wants a divorce.
@PabyJeouna
16 күн бұрын
Yes !!!! 😊😊😊❤❤
@user-bk7nq5io2d
16 күн бұрын
You nail it bro.
According Jeremiah, stay undeveloped is the best action for small country like Solomon island .
@0_grid
17 күн бұрын
Sri Lanka is definitely not suffering from these "developments".
@anubizz3
17 күн бұрын
@@0_grid Tell that to Indonesia and Vietnam.. Search China nickel investment in Indonesia on Google.. You don't blame the bank if you buy luxury stuff you cannot afford. Blame yourself if you cannot manage your finances. At least China don't go to WTO try to force Indonesia to sell its unprocessed nickel unlike European unions, USA and Australia.. If fact they try to listen to Indonesia concern and help Indonesia to make nickel refinery so they can sold it to global markets with bigger profits.. What Australia do to this tiny insignificant nation like Solomon and Nauru? Create detentions center so the can move Australia illegal immigrants problem to other countries..
@catinbootsnow4267
16 күн бұрын
@@0_grid Pain of growth, sometimes. Absolutely okay when you grow up.
Talk about your own country. Leave the Pacific alone. Your time's up.
@harryboi8485
17 күн бұрын
It’s called the news you silly billy. They report on everything.
@lavexitosh
16 күн бұрын
Since when do they report on Solomon Islands and its elections? It only became news because China is involved. Piss off.
@lavexitosh
16 күн бұрын
@@harryboi8485 Since when do they report on SI's elections? Now that China is involved the West is shitting themselves? Pathetic.
@blolee-gc1sr
15 күн бұрын
no they don't report on everything
@harryboi8485
14 күн бұрын
@@blolee-gc1sr Yeah I dropped a sandwich on the floor 4 years ago. And no news story still!
If the USA cared enough They would invest in a Pacific Development Fund. Gather experts from a handful of countries in the region and find out what each one needs - infrastructure, roads, hospitals, schools, harvesting sustainable fisheries, resource development, water filtration, etc. Not just offer "security" by asking them to host military bases.
China only started investing just 4 years ago, but look at the progress.... China does keep its promises if you play the geopolitical game with them
Good for the Solomon Islands. Too bad Germany can't follow suit.
Solomon islands interests matters. Not USA and china interests. Back off.
Salute china solomon islands relationship
Why Solomon's citizens don't want Washington's Wars? Alas! I wonder WHY? 🤔
@PeterLamin-pi6rv
16 күн бұрын
Don't want to be subservient to the rules based orders 😂😂
Scot Morrison's directive for Australian troops based in the Solomons when there was riot in the Solomons, "don't save the Chinese".
@seanlander9321
17 күн бұрын
Liar.
@HannibalBarca247BCE
17 күн бұрын
@@seanlander9321 Yep, the Chinese didn't need any 'saving', they were not being targeted. Even if they were they could protect themselves without any help.
Now soloman islands have a chance to develop. Go east for commerce. Go west for war
@user-hk7bn4lu3j
17 күн бұрын
Hahahaha! Goodluck with that! No country ever develops after a deal with china... You will be forever in a growing debt with them and use that to their leverage over you...
@Dubeyruby
17 күн бұрын
Well said
@MrJonezy541
16 күн бұрын
Is Russia western?
Aliasing with China is of course more beneficial for the country.
The U.S. and the other Western powers think the Pacific is their "backyard" but otherwise there are no countries in the South Pacific that are "unfriendly" to China. For example, Papua New Guinea's principal foreign affairs slogan is, "Friend to all, enemy to none".
U$ AUS more worry is France going to let China help build port on its Pacific island. China leader visit France next week. France still not happy about U$ AUS throw away its sub orders
Solomon islands economically is one of the poorest countries in the Pacific. Hopefully the government can use the geopolitical struggle to help bring economic growth, finding new markets for Solomon exports, create jobs, bring industrial development and help the progress of its citizens. But if they continued to line their pockets and sell resources off to these foreigners for free, then it's business as normal.
Would you prefer they elect Ursula Von whatever loving candidate?
These pacific politicians are money minded leaders
What's the fuss about their prime minister. The mofos will never leave us alone.
Wind of change 🎷🎷🥁🎻🎺
Only 4 diamond and gold
Well done Salomon Island 👏
I hate this kind of interview where they always choose the worst available microphone possible
It is the choice of a certain country which is good to be with their own country and people to be with. China is not bad for a country which has no development for long decades. It is up to them..
Let's just hope that there's no Guadalcanal campaign 2.0
Poor island
China is working on One Belt One Road , on Trades & Infrastructure projects . The US is working on One Bomb One Road , on Wars & Bad Mouthing China . China will bring prosperity & more Infrastructure to Solomon islands .
just need to beware of teh debt trap
@rizkyadiyanto7922
17 күн бұрын
yeah, IMF debt trap.
@tyronebryant9147
17 күн бұрын
lol we all know about the IMF and its conditions
Australia 🇦🇺 lectures China 🇨🇳 on human rights while supporting Israel 🇮🇱 oppressing Palestinians 🇵🇸 Double standards from Australia 🇦🇺 Free Palestine 🇵🇸
@HannibalBarca247BCE
17 күн бұрын
Stating lies doesn't make it true.
Putin must be held accountable for this horrific election interference
@irvin701
17 күн бұрын
What interference now? Y’all really are hopeless now 😂
Good!
CIA should provide democracy and show them what it means to be free.
@Liboch
17 күн бұрын
Like the freedom of Iraq, Libya, Syria
@ktangsoimeyo2826
17 күн бұрын
We lie, we cheat and we steal: CIA Chief, Mike
@MrCykotickiwi
17 күн бұрын
They are free.. and as a Sovereign Nation.. have chosen to increase its ties to China. The West had a grip upon them for decades.. If they actually gave a care about them... They wouldn't of felt the need to turn to China to help grow.
Chinese military bases in 3.. 2.. 1..
Germany should interfere
USA 🇺🇸 condemn Russia 🇷🇺 over Ukraine 🇺🇦 but support Israel 🇮🇱 committing atrocities in Palestine 🇵🇸 Double standards from USA 🇺🇸 Free Palestine 🇵🇸
@Matthew-rp3jf
17 күн бұрын
Not all Americans, thats why there are protests
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@PaxPinanceMinstr
17 күн бұрын
🏳️🌈🕋🏳️🌈.
@umbrellastudio7481
17 күн бұрын
every time i see India flag, it gives me a good laugh.
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@HannibalBarca247BCE
17 күн бұрын
Shame on you spreading disinformation, particularly on a completely unrelated video. Australia 100% backs the two-state solution, something you know little, if anything about, as you just don't care about peace.
@HannibalBarca247BCE
17 күн бұрын
Shame on you for spreading disinformation. Australia backs the two-state solution, something you care nothing for, peace.
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