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Accidental empire - Solomon Islands & Papua New Guinea

Preface

Not since the Second World War have the islands of the Pacific been fought over so hotly. This time, however, the battle lines are diplomatic. China, the US and Taiwan are all pitching in but it is Australia that is running local police forces, propping up governments and trying to keep rebel leaders at bay. Now some are asking: is Australia running an accidental empire?

Credits

Photographer: Max Creasy
Writer: Jackie Dent



01 :: Australian forces with Peter, a villager near Halelo, near Honiara

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