AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-sea mining push: A Pacific security forum in Guam put a spotlight on how deep-sea mineral grabs are tied to next-gen military drones and AI weapons—raising alarms that islands like Nauru and Kiribati could be “played off against each other” as the U.S. expands potential mining areas. Digital resilience: NEC says it has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru and onward through Kosrae to Pohnpei—moving several islands beyond satellite-only links toward faster, more reliable connectivity. Cable risk: A new report warns small island nations can be exposed to nationwide internet blackouts because they depend on a limited number of undersea cables. Identity and climate vulnerability: Nauru is set to hold a referendum to change its official name to “Naoero,” while the country’s Biennale pavilion continues to frame climate risk and life after land through art. Regional security context: The Pacific Islands Forum is heading to Palau later this year, with leaders flagging the growing China–U.S. contest shaping regional priorities.
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