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Abstract

Solomon Islands – China security deal has concerned Australia. Despite this, the relations between Solomon Islands and Australia have still been maintained through negotiated interaction. This article seeks to explain how Australia and Solomon Islands have sustained their normal relations even though Australia, as the larger power, has the means to exert its dominance over the Solomon Islands. The study employed a qualitative method by analyzing Solomon Islands and Australian leaders' statements collected from news media, official government websites, and official documents. Using Brantly Womack's conception of normalcy, the research found that the Solomon Islands still recognize the disparity of capabilities, while Australia still respects the Solomon Islands' sovereignty. The relationship has also been supported by frequent diplomatic exchanges and habituation through the shared experience during the RAMSI period. Lastly, the issue of contention has been successfully neutralized through persuasive rhetoric and issue depoliticization.

Bahasa Abstract

Kesepakatan keamanan Kepulauan Solomon – Tiongkok telah menimbulkan kekhawatiran bagi Australia. Meskipun demikian, hubungan antara Kepulauan Solomon dan Australia tetap bertahan melalui interaksi negosiasi. Artikel ini berupaya menjelaskan bagaimana Australia dan Kepulauan Solomon dapat mempertahankan hubungan yang normal meskipun Australia sebagai kekuatan yang lebih besar mempunyai kemampuan untuk memaksakan dominasinya di Kepulauan Solomon. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan menganalisis pernyataan para pemimpin Kepulauan Solomon dan Australia, yang dikumpulkan dari media berita, situs resmi pemerintah, dan dokumen resmi. Dengan menggunakan konsep kenormalan Brantly Womack, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa Kepulauan Solomon masih mengakui adanya disparitas kemampuan, sementara Australia masih menghormati kedaulatan Kepulauan Solomon. Hubungan tersebut juga didukung oleh seringnya pertukaran diplomasi dan pembiasaan melalui pengalaman bersama pada masa Misi Bantuan Regional untuk Kepulauan Solomon (RAMSI). Terakhir, isu perselisihan telah berhasil dinetralisir melalui retorika persuasif dan depolitisasi isu.

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