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How the Pacific Voted in the US Election
By Patricia O’Brien
On November 5, voters went to the polls on U.S. Pacific islands: the state of Hawai'i and the three U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI).
Guam, American Samoa Upgraded to Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum
By Grant Wyeth
Associate membership for its unincorporated territories may give Washington a greater interest in Pacific regionalism, but will need to be managed carefully to make sure full member states drive PIF agendas.
Foreshadowing the US Marine Corps Landing at Guam’s Camp Blaz
By Kenneth Gofigan Kuper and Leland Bettis
Metaphorical mines litter the landing site for the Marines at Camp Blaz, from a lack of preparedness to a lack of true community consent.
Why Guam’s Missile Defense Modernization Matters
By A.B. Abrams
Guam is a vital node of U.S. power projection in the Indo-Pacific. It’s also a key target for enemy strikes.
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.
Esper Heads to the Pacific: What’s on the Agenda?
By Ankit Panda
In Guam, Esper will meet with his Japanese counterpart.
Guam Worries as Sailors From Virus-hit Ship Take Over Hotels
By Associated Press
People in Guam are nervous as hundreds of sailors from a coronavirus-stricken Navy aircraft carrier flood into hotels for quarantine.
Guam’s Growing Coronavirus Challenge
By Jon Letman
On Guam, an already complex relationship to the U.S. mainland (and military) is complicated by a pandemic.
US Department of Defense: Guam Laser Incident ‘Unprofessional,’ Violates 2014 Code
By Ankit Panda
The Pentagon argued that the incident violated the 2014 Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea.
A First: US Navy Deploys MQ-4C Triton Drones to Guam
By Ankit Panda
The high altitude, long endurance drone will add to U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
Why the New US-Singapore Guam Fighter Training Detachment Pact Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The pact constitutes yet another boost for the U.S.-Singapore defense relationship in spite of wider challenges that remain for ties.
Making the Case for Increased US Basing in the Pacific
By Matt Tuzel
The U.S. should look to establish hub and spoke base networks in the Marianas Islands, Palau, and eventually the Philippines.
Military Build-up in the Asia-Pacific: An Interview With Hawaii’s Sen. Brian Schatz
By Jon Letman
Hawaii’s senior senator discusses missile defense, prospects for peace on the Korean peninsula, and more.
In a Post-INF Treaty World, the United States Must Consider Its Basing Options in Asia
By Kelsae Adame and Ankit Panda
It’s too late to save the INF Treaty, but there’s still little clarity on what a post-INF world looks like.
After the INF Treaty: US Plans First Tests of New Short and Intermediate-Range Missiles
By Ankit Panda
A new short-range cruise missile and intermediate-range ballistic missile will see testing in 2019.
US Withdrawal From the INF Treaty Isn’t About Russia
By Abraham Ait
Growing Chinese and Korean missile capabilities are forcing Washington’s hand with regard to the INF withdrawal.
South China Sea: US Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
The bombers were en route to Guam from Diego Garcia.
US Navy Deploying Advanced Surveillance UAVs to Guam
By Steven Stashwick
Two MQ-4C Tritons to arrive before end of the year.
US Supercarrier Makes Port Visit in Guam
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The carrier arrived in the U.S. territory after news emerged that China has practiced bombing runs targeting Guam.
US, Japan, South Korea Stage Show-of-Force Following North Korean Missile Overflight of Japan
By Ankit Panda
The mission was described by U.S. Pacific Command as a "sequenced bilateral show of force."
5 Takeaways on North Korea's Ballistic Missile Overflight of Japan
By Ankit Panda
North Korea carries out what is likely its most provocative ballistic missile test to date.
Why Most Misread North Korea's Guam Threat
By Ankit Panda
North Korea is experimenting with new types of coercive bargaining.
Whatever Trump May Believe, North Korea Didn't 'Back Down' From Its Guam Threat
By Ankit Panda
That North Korea has not yet launched missiles toward Guam does not mean that Kim Jong-un has backed down.
Will North Korea's New Long-Range Missiles Let It Coerce the United States?
By Adam Mount
North Korea's long-range missiles are permitting it to take greater coercive risks.
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