Title The Melanesian Spearhead Group : testing Pacific island solidarity / by Ronald May

Published [Barton, A.C.T.] : Australian Strategic Policy Institute, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (8 pages) Series Policy analysis / ASPI ; 74 Policy analysis (Australian Strategic Policy Institute) ; 74 Summary This Policy Analysis argues that a unified Melanesian Spearhead Group, backed by China, could provide a counterweight to the strong influences exerted by Australia and New Zealand through the Pacific Islands Forum. With a meeting of the MSG due to be held in Fiji in the first quarter of 2011, the paper reviews the recent history of the MSG and considers the possible implications of events for Australia's role in the region. It also answers the question, "What is the Melanesian Spearhead Group?" Analysis Melanesia Fiji Diplomatic relations Pacific Islands Forum Regional administration Regional trading blocs Bainimarama, Frank Overseas item Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Notes Title from PDF caption (Australian Strategic Policy Institute, viewed June 9, 2011) "8 February 2011." Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Mode of access: World Wide Web System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader Subject Melanesian Spearhead Group. SUBJECT Melanesian Spearhead Group. fast (OCoLC)fst00736004 Subject Diplomatic relations. SUBJECT Australia -- Foreign relations -- Melanesia China -- Foreign relations -- Melanesia Melanesia -- Foreign relations -- China Melanesia -- Foreign relations -- Australia Subject Australia. China. Melanesia. Form Electronic book Author Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

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