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Solomon Islands Elects Pro-China Prime Minister

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Solomon Islands Elects Pro-China Prime Minister
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MAY 2024
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story last updated MAY 2024

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

As the new prime minister is the very person who signed a shocking security deal with China years ago, the PRC will likely maintain its growing influence in the Solomon Islands. However, Manele is thankfully far more conciliatory than Sogavare, so it's unlikely that he will further jeopardize relations with traditional Western allies.

Financial Times

Establishment-critical narrative

While the West — and the opposition — sought to make this election all about geopolitical disputes between global powers, ordinary Solomon Islanders simply don't care whether their country deepens ties with China or with traditional partners such as America and Australia. All they want is for their plight to be addressed and Manele is the person to deliver this.

The Conversation

Metaculus Prediction


Go Deeper

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Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

Why the Solomon Islands election matters to China and the U.S.
Washington PostAPR 2024
Newly elected prime minister in Solomon Islands is likely to keep close China ties
NPR Online NewsAPR 2024
Solomon Islands elects a prime minister who is likely to keep close China ties
NBCAPR 2024
Solomon Islands lawmakers elect former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister
Associated PressAPR 2024
Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister
Al JazeeraAPR 2024
Solomon Islands chooses China-friendly ex-diplomat Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister
GuardianAPR 2024

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