It has been more than 70 years since the South Pacific has enjoyed as much attention as it does today. China’s rapprochement with the small island nations has set off alarm bells in Washington and Canberra, which are trying to make amends for past mistakes in the region and re-establish themselves as preferred partners. The South Pacific, a region that has proved crucial during the world’s wars, is of strategic importance for relations between the United States and Australia and for access to the South Ch
