Australia and Vanuatu sign deal to block foreign military bases

Australia and Vanuatu have signed an economic and security agreement to block foreign military bases from operating in Vanuatu. According to Al Jazeera, the deal has already drawn concern from China, which views it as potentially directed at its interests in the Pacific. The pact reflects Australia's effort to strengthen regional partnerships and maintain its influence as geopolitical competition in the South Pacific grows.

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