Today Les, Morgan, Bishop, and Andy discussed the recent elections in the Solomon Islands in which former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as Prime Minister. The now-Prime Minister Manele is widely expected to continue the Solomon Islands’ shift toward closer ties with China which has included the derecognition of Taiwan and increasing security and policing ties.

Why do the Solomon Islands matter geopolitically? How has the Biden administration handled the increasing influence of China in the Indo-Pacific? How can the United States increase its influence with the Pacific Small Island States?

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https://apnews.com/article/solomon-islands-prime-minister-jeremiah-manale-fcf911d376d56f9ee8d235fb885c9bc6

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/01/solomon-islands-election-china/

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/what-to-expect-from-the-solomon-islands-new-prime-minister-on-china-the-west-and-more/

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Today Jamil, Les, Morgan, and Bishop discussed the rash of nationwide campus protests against the Israel-Hamas War, focusing on Columbia University where over 100 students were arrested after occupying a building. They also discuss rumors of arrest warrants aimed at Israeli officials from the International Criminal Court and potential U.S. responses.

What effect, if any, will the pressure from college campuses and international courts have on Israeli war policy and the U.S. role in the conflict? What can (and should) Congress do if the ICC acts? What’s likely next in the courts and on campus?

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.

Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinian-campus-student-protests-war-19ed919ff6ff9573a8add4ec67e26181

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/what-is-behind-pro-palestinian-protests-us-universities-2024-04-23/

https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/april-29-campus-protest-antiemitism-israel-us-columbi

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/30/columbia-university-protests-palestine-news/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/28/world/middleeast/netanyahu-icc-arrest-warrants-israel-hamas.html

https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-international-criminal-court-hague-palestinians-1f683a6e2e150d91c415eb1d0a19a44d

https://www.axios.com/2024/04/29/icc-congress-netanyahu-israel-gaza

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Today, Jamil, Jess, and Morgan discuss the United States’ decision to begin pulling troops out of Chad and Niger after deteriorating relations with the couped states resulted in demands for U.S. troops to leave. Chad and Niger, have been key U.S. bases against terrorism in the region including Boko Haram, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, ISIS, and affiliated groups.

Should the U.S. reprioritize Africa? Why does having bases in these countries matter for U.S. national security? Will the United States be able to negotiate with the Chadian government after their elections?

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.

Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/chad-us-troop-withdrawal.html

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/niger-us-africa-policy-sahel-coup-military-democracy/

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4623555-us-troops-chad-niger/

https://apnews.com/article/niger-chad-troops-coup-withdrawal-ebb05de095e3abbb08c8a1207e5cf014

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