Oceania
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U.S. to enforce maritime law around Palau
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives U.S. ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific Island Country’s exclusive…
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Pacific Partnership 2023 fortifies relationships, strengthens disaster preparedness
FORUM Staff The Indo-Pacific’s largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) preparedness mission began in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific islands in early August 2023. Now in…
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Pacific women’s leadership crucial to building resilience against climate change, food insecurity
Chendi Liu/Office of Women, Peace & Security Women’s vital role in tackling climate change and food insecurity in the Pacific islands region was the focus of a recent workshop in…
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Defense leaders conference enhances understanding, cooperation among Indo-Pacific forces
FORUM Staff Indo-Pacific military leaders gathered for the Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) conference in Nadi, Fiji, in mid-August 2023 to discuss topics including the international rules-based order, cyber intrusion, natural…
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Papua New Guinea, U.S. collaborate on maritime security
Tom Abke Mutual trust is the basis for Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the United States to enhance the Pacific nation’s maritime security, including permission for a U.S. Coast Guard…
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Tuvalu’s Future Now Project includes virtual backup for nation
FORUM Staff Tuvalu does not relish becoming the world’s first digital nation. But if efforts fail to keep the South Pacific republic above sea level, its 11,500 citizens would rather…
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Australia hosts multilateral Malabar exercise, bolsters ties with India, Japan, U.S.
FORUM Staff Naval and air forces from Australia, India, Japan and the United States conducted Exercise Malabar off the coast of Australia in August 2023. It was the 27th iteration…
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Task Force Koa Moana 23 strengthens South Pacific partnerships
FORUM Staff About 200 United States Marines and Sailors visited three South Pacific nations from June through September 2023 to bolster relationships, enhance infrastructure and improve citizens’ lives. Task Force…
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Australia, U.S. deepening security partnership as part of ‘unbreakable alliance’
FORUM Staff As thousands of their nations’ troops conducted an unprecedented joint military exercise across the Australian continent, the defense and foreign ministers of Australia and the United States agreed…
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USAID chief highlights electricity access, health in Papua New Guinea
Benar News The United States’ international aid agency has announced several million dollars of humanitarian assistance and a solar power project for Papua New Guinea (PNG) as the U.S. underscores…
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