U.S.-Micronesia relations

China Threatens US Interests in Micronesia, Former President Warns

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China Threatens US Interests in Micronesia, Former President Warns

David Panuelo, the former president of the Federated States of Micronesia, came to Washington last week to warn that, without U.S. support, his country is becoming increasingly vulnerable to Beijing’s influence efforts. During a public event at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies on December 1, Panuelo urged the U.S. Congress to quickly approving the … Read more

Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands

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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 Papua New Guinea, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended meetings in Port Moresby in his stead. While the symbolism of the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to the Pacific Islands was deeply missed, the trip still marked … Read more