AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: A “war” is building over deep-sea mineral riches, with diplomats set to move from decades of talk into a more public fight over who gets to harvest the abyss. Pacific Security & Geopolitics: The Pacific Islands Forum heads to Palau later this year, with leaders bracing for Cold War-style rivalry as China and the US compete for influence. Connectivity Upgrade: NEC has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru and onward via Kosrae to Pohnpei—ending reliance on satellite-only links for faster, more reliable internet and services. Cable Vulnerability Warning: New reporting highlights how island nations can be exposed to nationwide blackouts when they depend on a small number of undersea cables. Nauru Identity Move: Nauru is set to hold a referendum to change its official name to “Naoero,” aiming to shed a colonial-era label. Economy Pressure: The World Bank warns growth across 11 Pacific economies will soften in 2026 as energy and shipping costs rise and tourism momentum cools.
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