B: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. urged stronger regional cooperation on maritime security, law enforcement and cybersecurity during the opening dinner of the Sasakawa Security Forum, saying Palau must remain vigilant on the “front line” of the Indo‑Pacific. Speaking at the event hosted by Sasakawa USA, Whipps thanked forum organisers […]
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Palau Strengthens Financial Crime Investigations Through U.S. Training at Bangkok Academy
Detective Sergeant Harline Solang Stark, Police Detective Jolanda Warren, Customs Officer Haque Blesam, and FIU Compliance Officer Jeremy Lee represented the Republic of Palau at the Financial Investigative Techniques Course in Bangkok, Thailand. February 23–27, 2026. Photo credit: US Embassy – Palau From February 23–27, 2026, Detective Sergeant Harline Solang Stark, Police Detective Jolanda Warren, […]
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Yes, it’s legal to shoot narco-subs in the Pacific – but the law has better options
By Natalie Klein SYDNEY, 05 MARCH 2026 (THE INTERPRETER) —There is no shortage of examples of how the United States, under President Donald Trump, flaunts long-established rules of international law. While there are limited levers available to bring the United States back into line with those rules, there are ways to limit the damage. Australia […]