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Foreshadowing the US Marine Corps Landing at Guam’s Camp Blaz
March 11, 2023

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
August 27, 2022

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
September 05, 2020

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?
August 22, 2020

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
April 13, 2020

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
April 09, 2020

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
March 09, 2020

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
February 04, 2020

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
December 09, 2019

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
November 28, 2019

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
July 30, 2019

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
May 01, 2019

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.

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