By Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (August 31, 2026) — Pacific Island nations must strengthen regional cooperation and make their security priorities clear to international partners as transnational organized crime becomes a growing threat across the region, Palau Minister of Justice Jennifer S. Olegeriil said. Olegeriil made the comments during a side event organized by the […]
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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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Taiwan foreign minister to attend Pacific islands leaders summit events
TAIPEI, 27 AUGUST 2026 (REUTERS) — Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung will attend events related to a major summit of leaders from Pacific islands nations in Palau starting next week, his office said on Wednesday, though China said he had no right to take part. China’s test-firing in July of a missile into the Pacific […]
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China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
WASHINGTON, 21 AUGUST 2026 (RADIO FREE ASIA)—China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent report by The Alliance Futures Initiative says. In the report, titled “China’s Model on the Offensive: Why China’s Five-Year Plan Promotion in the Pacific Matters,” […]
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Australia supports Palau to deliver a successful 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
19 August 2026 With the Opening Ceremony of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting less than two weeks away, Australia is proud to announce a package of support to assist with Palau’s preparations as incoming Forum Chair and host. At the request of the Government of Palau, and consistent with support provided to previous hosts, […]
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Foreign influence could quietly weaken Pacific unity, expert warn
WELLINGTON, 17 AUGUST 2026 (PMN)–Pacific countries may need to look beyond the obvious signs of foreign interference with an international law expert warning that the bigger threat could be the slow erosion of regional unity. Al Gillespie says foreign interference does not always look like espionage or the theft of sensitive information. He says it […]