Pacific Pivot: What Australia's Defense Pact with Fiji Means for Regional Security The recent signing of a defense alliance between Australia and Fiji has sent ripples across the Pacific as Canberra seeks to counter China's growing influence in the region.
This move is not only a strategic shift but also a reflection of the complex web of relationships that define the Pacific.
Fiji's switch from Beijing to Canberra is significant, especially considering its previous close ties with China under former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.