At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain
- Written by Joanne Wallis, Professor of International Security, University of Adelaide
At first blush, today’s announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something for both countries. Australia increases its influence in a region in which it feels threatened by China. Nauru receives economic assistance and reliable banking services.
But important questions remain unanswered.
For the past decade,...
