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U.S. Pacific Islands policy
Trump and Great Power Competition in the Pacific Islands
By Ned Talbot
From climate change to security cooperation, the decisive election victory of former President Donald Trump will have important consequences for Pacific Island nations.
Reimagining Strategic Denial in the Indo-Pacific for Contemporary Competition With China
By Jonah Bock
Today the threat to U.S. interests posed by adversaries has become much more multi-faceted. The understanding of strategic denial must also evolve.
Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt
By Vanshika Saraf
From policing assistance to digital infrastructure, strategic competition has led to better terms and more options for the Pacific Island nations.
US Air Force Hunts for New Pacific Outposts to Counter China Threat
By Christopher Woody
The search for new bases of operation is part of the U.S. Air Force’s focus on being able to disperse its aircraft and avoid being overwhelmed in a future conflict.
Can the Australia-US Alliance Overcome Fraught Politics in Washington?
By Patricia O’Brien
Biden and Albanese might be in lockstep, but actualizing AUKUS requires U.S. congressional support that cannot be guaranteed, even at this high point of Australia-U.S. relations.
What to Expect From the 2nd US-Pacific Islands Summit
By Patricia O’Brien
The upcoming summit represents the crowning event of Washington’s explosive re-engagement with the Pacific Islands.
US Pacific Policy in China’s Shadow
By Cleo Paskal
Washington has indeed stepped up engagement, but missteps, half-steps, and mixed messaging are getting in the way.
What to Watch for as the US-Pacific Island Country Summit Begins
By Patricia O’Brien
Behind the hopes and pageantry of the summit, there will be many challenges for both sides to navigate.
China, US Woo Pacific Island Nations
By Bonnie Girard
The Pacific Islands states have rejected China’s overreach. But are Washington’s efforts any more attractive?
It’s Game On in the Pacific
By Patricia O’Brien
Australia’s new government and the United States are both moving urgently to boost ties with Pacific Island countries as the scope of China’s ambition becomes clear.
Time for the US to Step Up in Solomon Islands
By Anne-Marie Brady
Washington must start to shape its own policy on the Solomons, otherwise Campbell’s trip is a fool’s errand.
Can the US Follow up on Blinken’s Pacific Islands Outreach?
By Patricia O’Brien
With Blinken's trip to Fiji, the Biden administration wanted to signal a renewed focus on the Pacific Islands. It will take more than one trip to make that message stick.
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