sovereignty
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Palau Demands Transparency as U.S. Military Build-Up Tests Environmental Rules
Rapid security projects and a growing U.S.–Palau partnership are stirring questions about environmental safeguards and local sovereignty. A fresh assessment warns that transparency and community voices are slipping amid geopolitical pressure and a landmark diplomatic moment on the horizon.
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Sea-Level Rise as Legal Frontier: Pacific Sovereignty, Maritime Boundaries and Statehood in International Law
Sea level rise is shifting from environmental alarm to a legal battle over Pacific sovereignty, maritime boundaries, and statehood. A bold regional strategy now ties climate impacts to enforceable rights and duties, reshaping how the region protects its waters, resources, and future.
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Palau Senate Pushes Back on US Corruption Allegations, Defends Sovereignty
Palau’s Senate sharpens its defense of sovereignty after fresh U.S. allegations against Senate President Baules spark a heated political clash. As lawmakers demand evidence, the dispute raises questions about the future of Palau’s ties with Washington.