Horrifying implications of nuclear --- In this context, I would argue that the AUKUS is clearly an example of a negative economic statecraft. Hence, I'm getting the understanding that economic statecraft is not only done by one strong country alone, but can come in a form of plurality as in the case of the tripartite AUKUS. As a Pacific Islander who strongly support our Leaders' declaration that the Pacific is a nuclear free (whether for energy or military) region, I see the AUKUS as a total disrespect economic statecraft from the 3 powers to the Pacific Islands, despite their close connections to these islands.

Source author: David Ateti Teaabo david.teaabo@gmail.com