The Importance of America’s Pacific Family
After years of negotiations, the third iteration of the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) between …
Palau COFA renewal
Is This the End of the COFA Saga?
The protracted Compacts of Free Association saga may imminently conclude, if the U.S. Senate passes …
COFA Collateral Damage and Its Consequences: A View from Palau
Washington’s rancorous and “chaotic” politics of the past week have reverberated far and wide. Bipartisan …
US Congress’ COFA Delay Jeopardizes a Key Element of the’ Free and Open Indo-Pacific’
Months ago, negotiations concluded between the United States and the three U.S. Freely Associated States …
China Threatens US Interests in Micronesia, Former President Warns
David Panuelo, the former president of the Federated States of Micronesia, came to Washington last …
US Pacific Policy Forges Ahead With Successful 2nd Summit
Advertisement As with the inaugural summit last year, the second U.S.-Pacific Islands summit in Washington, …
US Given OK to Enforce Maritime Law Around Palau as Washington Vies With China for Pacific Influence
Advertisement The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives American ships …
Palau Leader Stresses Need for US Help to Deter China in the Pacific
Advertisement The Pacific island nation of Palau needs U.S. help to deter China’s “unwanted activities” …
Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands
Advertisement While disappointment lingered over U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel his trip to …