AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Showdown: A new push to extract minerals from the ocean floor is moving from diplomacy to public conflict, with “rocky riches” framed as essential for modern manufacturing and a potential flashpoint for international rules. Pacific Security Jitters: Ahead of big US–China talks, Micronesian leaders and analysts on Guam say the region is no longer on the sidelines of great-power competition. Digital Connectivity Boost: NEC says it has completed the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Kiribati, Nauru and FSM—ending reliance on satellite-only links for faster, steadier internet and services like payments and video calls. Cable Vulnerability Warning: A report highlights how island states can be exposed to nationwide blackouts when they depend on a small number of undersea cables. Nauru Identity Move: Nauru’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” with a referendum now required.
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