Be Accurate •Southeast Asia is implementing a hedging strategy. (X) •Many Southeast Asian states are implementing a hedging strategy. (O) q Don’t be Overly Conclusive •China is challenging the U.S. position in the world. (X) •It is often said that China is likely to challenge the U.S. position in the world. (O) •Many scholars point out that…

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The South Pacific has traditionally been considered a quiet and secure backyard The South Pacific has traditionally been considered a quiet and secure backyard for Australia. However, recent developments have introduced new dynamics. A remarkable case is the 2022 security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands. This is the very first agreement allowing China to…

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