By Bal Kama CANBERRA, 19 MARCH 2026 (DEVPOLICY.ORG) — The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States (U.S) and Israel might seem distant from the Pacific, yet its strategic implications reach deep into the region. When Iran retaliated, it didn’t just strike Israel or U.S warships. It struck ten other countries in the region such […]
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U.S warns China targeting Pacific democracies as COFA ties deepen
SAIPAN, 20 JANUARY 2026 (RNZ PACIFIC) — Warnings that Beijing is actively targeting Pacific democracies have intensified in the United States. As Washington renews its strategic compact ties with three Micronesian nations, there is growing concern over China’s political, economic, and security footprint across the region. Pacific security analyst Robert Underwood, chairman of the Pacific […]