Australian Influence in the South Pacific

摘要

The South Pacific continues to play an important role in Australian security thinking, with a stable neighbourhood being seen as critical to Australia's wider strategic interests. In support of this goal, Australian Government policies for the region emphasise security, economic development and the provision of aid. In the execution of these policies, Australia is cognisant of respecting the 'Pacific way' and has, for the most part, been wary when directly intervening in the internal affairs of its smaller neighbours, preferring to retain regional influence through collaborative initiatives.