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Freely Associated States
US Congress’ COFA Delay Jeopardizes a Key Element of the ’Free and Open Indo-Pacific’
By Cleo Paskal
The U.S. government concluded COFA renewal talks with Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands in 2023. Months later, Congress has yet to approve the funding.
PIF Fragmentation May Alter US-China Competition in the Pacific
By Derek Grossman
A looming north-south split in the Pacific Islands Forum poses both challenges and opportunities to the rival superpowers.
America Is Betting Big on the Second Island Chain
By Derek Grossman
Defense Secretary Esper's recent visits to Palau and Guam highlight the importance of the Second Island Chain to U.S. interests -- and China's growing influence there.
America's Overlooked Pacific Island Partners
By Scott Leis
The U.S. is finally taking a more overt interest in the strategic importance of the Freely Associated States.
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