It’s the relationships, stupid. Credit: Cleo Paskal By Cleo Paskal There is currently an active debate about U.S. policy in the Pacific Islands. Some are saying the U.S. is AWOL in the region. Others have said this is one of the most active times for U.S. engagement, including the Heritage Foundation, which just published a […]
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Debt in the Pacific: Systemic and Current Threats to Regional Economic Sovereignty
By Antonia Bhagwan SUVA, 07 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PANG) — The Pacific may have moved beyond the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but its economic consequences continue to weigh on governments across the region. Once again, countries are facing rising debt levels. In its 2026 Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank linked the current financial landscape […]
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Setting the Record Straight: the U.S. Commitment to the Pacific
The United States is a Pacific nation, and thus strong ties with the Pacific Islands are a top priority for our foreign policy. On behalf of President Trump and Secretary Rubio, I’ve been honored to lead our diplomatic efforts in this vital part of the world. As Deputy Secretary of State, I’ve traveled to Fiji, […]
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Palau hosts first regional infrastructure asset management seminar
Koror, Palau – Representatives from four Pacific island nations gathered in Koror this week for the inaugural Joint Regional Seminar of Capacity Building in Asset Management, a five-day program focused on improving the management and maintenance of roads, bridges, and heavy machinery across the region. Hosted by the Bureau of Public Works and JICA, the […]