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Mapped: the vast network of security deals spanning the Pacific, and what it means
Guardian analysis shows web of agreements between Pacific countries and Australia, US and China, as experts ra…
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Micronesia president says US beefing up military capabilities in the Pacific country
Wesley Simina says the US is ‘well advanced’ in plans for $400m airport upgrade in Yap, amid rising tensions w…
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US funding delays hurt the Pacific – but there are bigger worries | Terence Wesley-Smith and Gerard Finin
Pacific leaders are increasingly concerned that Washington’s actions in the region conflict with their objecti…
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Congress ‘gradually destroying’ US relations with Pacific ally, Marshall Islands president warns
Hilda Heine says US funding delays damage relationship with the Pacific nation as lawmakers say hold-up delive…
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Pacific Island leaders warn US failure to pass funding bill opens door to China
The Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau say Congress needs to approve fresh support…
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US and Micronesia to renew Cofa pact as Washington seeks to counter China in Pacific
Formal signing to take place in Papua New Guinea next week when Joe Biden holds summit with Pacific leaders to…
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Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference
In his letter, Panuelo openly canvassed the country switching its diplomatic recognition from Beijing to Taipe…
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Smiles and unity at the Pacific Islands Forum mask tough questions shelved for another day
While leaders presented a picture of harmony, more vexing topics like Australia’s fossil fuel ambitions and Ch…
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Kiribati withdraws from Pacific Islands Forum in blow to regional body
President says it will not be attending forum because of failure to address concerns of Micronesian countriesT…
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Deal proposed by China would dramatically expand security influence in Pacific
Leaked copy of draft shows Beijing wants more involvement in policing, cybersecurity and marine mappingChina i…
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Pacific nations walk geopolitical tightrope over Ukraine war, as nuclear legacy looms
Pacific leaders have broadly lambasted the Russian assault, but some countries have resisted outright condemna…
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Solomon Islands says security pact will not allow China to build military base
Micronesia joins Australia, New Zealand and US in expressing concerns over alliance as the two nations move to…
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I had death threats and my tires slashed for my reporting. Many journalists in the Pacific face huge dangers | Joyce McClure
Freedom of the press might be included in some constitutions of Pacific countries, but it often only works in …
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One-third of people in Pacific paid a bribe in the last year, says corruption report
Survey of more than 6,000 people by Transparency International is the most comprehensive look at corruption in…
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Micronesian scientist becomes first Pacific Islander to reach ocean’s deepest point
Nicole Yamase visited the Challenger Deep trench, which lies nearly 11km below the surfaceIt is a place that h…