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Peter Leahy

Let’s all stay calm on Solomon Islands

Australia has its own geographic advantages in Solomon Islands. And election campaign melodrama from our politicians does not really help the cause.

Peter LeahyFormer Chief of Army
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Even in a world of cyberwar, intercontinental ballistic missiles and threats from and through space geography is still important.

Witness the concern when Solomon Islands recently signed a security agreement with China.

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Peter Leahy is a retired Chief of Army, and Professor and foundation Director of the National Security Institute at the University of Canberra
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