Two past coup leaders face off in Fiji election as Australia sharpens its focus on Pacific
- Written by Dominic O'Sullivan, Associate Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University
Fiji's Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe "Frank" Bainimarama speaking at a trade forum in Brisbane in July last year
Fiji faces a general election on Wednesday, just as Australia’s main political parties devote more attention to the western Pacific, driven by worries about China’s growing influence in the region.
For most Australians, the...