Episode 64 - Bougainville, Papua New Guinea and the Battle for Melanesia

<p>The world's soon to be newest nation is stepping out onto the world stage, and with it, added complications for the entire region. A fractured Papua New Guinea worries it may stand a trend of breakaway states, The Solomans worry about competing interests, China worries about others consolidating the Copper industry, and Australia is worried about betting on the wrong horse. How will the independence of Bougainville shake up the balance of power in Melanesia, we ask our panel of experts? <br> <br> Our panel this week. <br> <br> - Tess Newton Cain (Pacific Hub)<br> - Bal Kama (ANU)<br> - Michael Shoebridge (ASPI)<br> <br> Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod<br> Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus<br> <br> For more info please visit www.theredlinepodcast.com</p>