Security tight ahead of Solomon Islands elections

Security is tight around the election this week in Solomon Islands. The vote is being closely watched not just in the region, but in Beijing and Washington too. 

Deepening ties between China and Solomon Island's current prime minister Manasseh Sogavare is just one of the issues driving this crucial election called by some analysts, the most important since independence. 

Guest: Dr Meg Keen is the Director of the Pacific Islands Program at the Lowy Institute