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PODCAST: USA-Aust Submarine Nukes + China + USA move to occupy each other’s vacuum

September 16, 2021

In this week's podcast, Paul G. Buchanan and Selwyn Manning discuss: Geopolitics and how the global order is changing fast after the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. This includes; the USA, Australia and the UK announce a trilateral security defence alliance, plus the nuclearisation of Australia's submarine fleet. Also, China shifts strategy to mainland interests and hits the Silk Road running.

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Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved

August 2, 2021

RNZ Pacific Samoa’s new prime minister has opted not to proceed with a China-backed port development project championed by her predecessor. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa said the US$100 million (NZ$139m) project would have significantly added to the country’s exposure to China which already accounts for 40 percent of its external debt. The proposed construction in Vaiusu ... <a title="Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/samoa-confirms-china-backed-vaiusu-bay-port-project-shelved/" aria-label="Read more about Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved">Read more</a>