Why does the national election in Solomon Islands matter for the rest of the world?

The national election in Solomon Islands could have huge repercussions for the Asia-Pacific region, due to the tiny country’s close ties with China and its strategic geographical position. The outcome of the vote will be closely watched by the United States, China and Australia for its potential impact on regional security. Dr Meg Keen, director of the Pacific Islands programme at think tank Lowy Institute, shares her thoughts on CNA’s Asia Now. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia