The Heritage Foundation

The Pacific Pivot: An American Strategy for the Pacific Islands

As a Pacific state with Pacific borders and an escalating rivalry with China, the U.S. must continue to partner with the Pacific Islands in new, innovative ways. The U.S. must adopt a clear-eyed ...
Deep Sea News

North Pacific Gyre “Garbage Island” Documentary Parts 4 & 5

We previously brought you part 3, here is TOXIC-Garbage Island Part 4 and 5 from VBS.tv. Contains some vulgar language. Share the post "North Pacific Gyre “Garbage Island” Documentary Parts 4 & 5" ...
The Diplomat

At Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, China-Pacific Islands Relations Steam Ahead

While not groundbreaking, the meeting indicated steady progress towards China’s goal of a “shared future” with Pacific Island countries – including using them as strategic outposts. Solomon Islands’ ...
PBS

Powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation as the injured ...