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Palau’s Environmental Protections Strained as U.S. Military Expands Radar Site and Sparks Legal Challenge
Palau stands at a crossroads as Whipps makes a historic visit to New Zealand, with a new warning that rising U.S. military activity could erode environmental safeguards and local voices. From contested radar projects to skipped consultations, the island nation’s autonomy and protections are under renewed strain amid shifting Pacific security dynamics.