Perceptions of Indigenous Security Practitioners on China’s Geostrategic Activities in the Pacific

Key points

• Pacific Islands are struggling to rationally position themselves on a red line between the US and China, but the line is developing an edge.
• There is a dire need for the reinforcement of security infrastructure throughout the Pacific
• Pacific Islands must be proactive in preserving national sovereignty, ensuring that their international relations are only in their best interests, and protecting their limited resources