Advocates say recent US military action in Venezuela is a warning for the Pacific: strengthen governance and reduce reliance on foreign powers.
A Pacific advocacy blog has warned Pacific leaders, especially Melanesia, against relying on foreign powers to maintain stability, following recent United States military action in Venezuela.
In a social media post this week, Front Line Pacific, a regional advocacy blog covering security and governance issues, says the events in Venezuela should serve as a warning for smaller, strategically exposed states like those in Melanesia.
The blogger group says weak institutions and long-term dependence on foreign aid could leave Pacific countries vulnerable.
