Pacific Islands

Growth Slows Across Pacific Islands Amid Post-Pandemic Fading, Climate Risks, and Structural Challenges: World Bank Report

The Pacific Islands, long seen as a diverse and dynamic region full of promise, face a troubling economic outlook in 2024. The World Bank's latest report highlights a sharp slowdown in growth, projecting a regional GDP increase of only 3.6%...
President Joe Biden stands with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

Pacific Islands Influence US-China Power Dynamics

The Pacific Ocean islands play a crucial role in security awareness in the Asian theater, with the US and China competing for influence and force projection. The concept of "island chain strategy" emerged from lessons learned from the Second World...
President Joe Biden stands with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

Strengthening US–Pacific Islands Relations

The US is concerned about the geopolitical complications posed by China's expanding presence in the Pacific over the past decade. To ensure meaningful commitment to the region, Washington must prioritize gaining the trust of Pacific Island countries, as they play...