Geopolitics

As the U.S. boosts its military presence across the Pacific, Tinian faces change. Residents weigh hope and concern over the island's renewed military role.

How will the Cook Islands' new China deal impact Pacific diplomacy? KPRG’s Naina Rao talks to analyst Geoffrey Miller about the tensions with New Zealand.

India’s Minister of State for External Affairs recently concluded a week-long diplomatic tour across the Pacific aimed at strengthening ties with nations in the region.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-Te is traveling to the Pacific for his first overseas diplomatic trip, with transit stops in Guam and Hawaii. This has sparked sharp criticism from Beijing.

Japan's foreign minister and the Philippines defense secretary signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) on Monday, upgrading bilateral relations between the two countries.

In the last installment of our interview series with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr., KPRG's Naina Rao delves into how China’s growing influence in the region affects the consensus shared between Pacific Island countries. President Whipps also discussed the challenge of balancing traditional values with increasing modernity. But first, what is the COFA funding going to be used for?

In the second part of this series, KPRG sat down with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to discuss how and why negotiations for the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements took longer than anticipated. The president explained that the delays were needed for Palauans to receive what they deserved.

Renewal measures for Compacts of Free Association states have been omitted from the Senate's latest budget proposal.

Chia-Ping "CP" Liu, TECO's (Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office) newest director general in Guam, discusses the significance of Taiwan-Guam relations and the strategic efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties despite geopolitical challenges in the Pacific.

Guam's first Central Pacific Cybersecurity Summit showcased the challenges that came to light after a major cyberattack during Super Typhoon Mawar. The summit convened several government and federal agencies to address this issue.