Cold War in Paradise – The Pacific Power Struggle

The Solomon Islands are a beautiful island nation, but also a geopolitical powder keg.

China is showering the islands with lavish gifts, but Australia and the US are also fighting for influence. It's a power struggle that's dividing society, leading to corruption, protests and violent riots. Located in the Pacific, the islands are strategically extremely valuable to the superpowers. But how long can a small state go its own way in the global struggle between the superpowers without going under itself?