Suva
Coverage of Suva in the Nexus archive.
- Australia-Fiji defense pact is about much more than China
Australia and Fiji signed a defense pact called the Ocean of Peace Alliance (Veitacini Treaty) on July 6 in Suva. The agreement states that an armed attack on either party in the Pacific will be treated as a shared security threat, with both governments committing to act against it. The article notes the pact is not just about China.
- Australia-Fiji pact a hard Pacific pushback against China
Australia and Fiji signed a defense treaty in 2026 to counter China's influence in the South Pacific, which has become a focal point of great-power competition. The pact marks a strategic shift in the region's geopolitical dynamics.
- Quad’s Fiji port plan will challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance
The Quad (U.S., Japan, India, Australia) plans to invest in Fiji's port infrastructure to challenge China's influence over Pacific supply chains. The project aims to provide an alternative to Chinese investments, which critics argue create 'debt-traps' for Pacific island nations. Fiji's strategic location at key shipping lanes makes it a focal point for enhancing regional trade and logistics.