geopolitics
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Palau Faces Environmental Backlash as U.S. Military Buildup Expands During New Zealand State Visit
Palau stands at a crossroads as a new U.S. security buildup collides with environmental safeguards and local governance. A radar project and rising international engagement spark debates over sovereignty, consultation, and the role of foreign aid in security. As discussions unfold, residents weigh how these moves could reshape life on the islands.
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Pacific Islands Forum: 2050 Strategy Advances but Funding and Capacity Gaps Threaten Delivery
Momentum toward a shared Pacific future is clear, but gaps in capacity and funding could slow real-world progress. Rising geopolitical pressures and social safeguards challenges test the region’s ability to translate commitment into concrete outcomes.
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New Pacific Geopolitics Book Launched in Suva Explores Island States’ Navigation of US–China Rivalry
A major new regional study maps how Pacific island nations are navigating rising great-power competition while safeguarding sovereignty and development. From Tuvalu’s climate-driven vulnerability to Fiji’s pragmatic balancing act, it argues for strategic pragmatism and inclusive partnerships as the path to regional peace and resilience.