Narco-subs and ballistic missiles: PM’s Pacific trip a swirl of geopolitical turmoil
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is attending the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, despite the absence of several regional leaders. The event is marked by geopolitical tensions, including concerns over Chinese influence and internal leadership struggles within member nations.
Why it matters
The forum is a critical venue for regional security and diplomatic maneuvering between Western powers and China in the Pacific.
— 3:30pm , first published 11:37am
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Share A A A Whatever mistakes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is guilty of, neglecting the Pacific is not one of them. The PM has travelled widely throughout the region and landed significant security agreements with Tuvalu, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Fiji.
Even as he copped domestic criticism for his overseas travel, Albanese has shown the region respect by attending every Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting – something few of his predecessors can claim.
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