China PLA Navy Type 055 destroyer and a Type 052D destroyer visited Port Vila in Vanuatu.

China’s Bold Advance into Pacific Island Countries: Chinese Naval 3,700 KM Off Australian Coastline; Canberra, Washington Express Rising Security Concerns

In a clear display of expanding influence, China has stirred up debate across the Pacific by docking two warships at Port Vila, Vanuatu, a region traditionally under the strong influence of Australia and the United States. The images of China’s...
China coast guard, South China Sea

UK to Boost Naval Presence in the Pacific Amid Rising US-China Tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major shift in the United Kingdom’s defense posture, with a strategic expansion of Royal Navy activities in the Pacific. The move underscores Britain’s commitment to US-led efforts to curb China's expanding maritime...
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...
US and Pacific Island countries

What is policy strategy between US and Pacific Island countries?

The Pacific Island region has emerged as an important area of geopolitical disputes. The growing focus on the Indo-Pacific by the United States (US), China's engagement with the Pacific Island Countries (PICs), growing US-China competition, and the adverse effects of...