Alan Tidwell

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Now Is No Time for the U.S. To Lose Its Focus on Pacific Islands

May 20, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Alan Tidwell

After more than four years of negotiation, economic-assistance funding has been approved under the Compacts of Association, the agreements that govern U.S. relations with Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. But will U.S. policymakers, diplomats and legislators stay focused on engaging with those and other Pacific island countries? Or will attention fade? Renewed Compact funding is not an end in itself, especially as China pursues strategic objectives across the Pacific.
Now Is No Time for the U.S. To Lose Its Focus on Pacific Islands

May 20, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Alan Tidwell

After more than four years of negotiation, economic-assistance funding has been approved under the Compacts of Association, the agreements that govern U.S. relations with Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. But will U.S. policymakers, diplomats and legislators stay focused on engaging with those and other Pacific island countries? Or will attention fade?
The good, the bad and the ugly - Openforum

May 19, 2024 | openforum.com.au | Alan Tidwell

After more than four years of negotiation, economic-assistance funding has been approved under the Compacts of Association, the agreements that govern US relations with Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. But will US policymakers, diplomats and legislators stay focused on engaging with those and other Pacific island countries? Or will attention fade? Renewed Compact funding is not an end in itself, especially as China pursues strategic objectives across the Pacific.
Now is no time for the US to lose its focus on Pacific islands

May 16, 2024 | aspistrategist.org.au | Alan Tidwell

After more than four years of negotiation, economic-assistance funding has been approved under the Compacts of Association, the agreements that govern US relations with Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. But will US policymakers, diplomats and legislators stay focused on engaging with those and other Pacific island countries? Or will attention fade? Renewed Compact funding is not an end in itself, especially as China pursues strategic objectives across the Pacific.
What is China’s “National Two Sessions”?

Mar 7, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Meg Keen |Alan Tidwell |Ben Scott |Enid Westerlund

On 4th and 5th March 2024 respectively, the 2nd Session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the 2nd Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) opened in Beijing. They are often called the “National Two Sessions” and held every Spring. The NPC is China’s supreme organ of state power. Its permanent body is the Standing Committee.
Investing in Women to Accelerate Progress for Gender Equality in Samoa

Mar 7, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Enid Westerlund |Meg Keen |Alan Tidwell |Ben P Scott

Samoa joins the global celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) with this year's theme, “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. IWD is an annual event that takes place on the 8th of March and is commemorated worldwide. It is crucial, especially in Samoa's unique context, to acknowledge the pivotal role that investing in women plays in advancing gender equality.
From confrontation to collaboration: Working together on critical minerals supply chains

Mar 5, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Enid Westerlund |Meg Keen |Alan Tidwell |Amrita Jash

A recent article in the Australian Financial Review on the urgent “parachuting” of Chinese technicians to a troubled lithium processing plant in Western Australia has highlighted China’s significant advantages in the processing of critical minerals. However, the piece failed to emphasise China’s vital and, at least in the short term, almost irreplaceable role in the field of critical minerals processing – a factor that cannot be overlooked without incurring considerable costs.
Fine those who litter and vandalise public assets

Feb 28, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Enid Westerlund |Meg Keen |Alan Tidwell |Ben P Scott

Have you driven home after work, you follow one car and the next minute you’re seeing trash flying out like it’s no one’s business? First, it’s a Twisties wrapper and then a Coke can. Or you have been the culprit throwing the trash out? Forget the MNRE campaigns or any other NGO recycling and environmental advertisements. We are like people who watch something, say “Oh! This is good”, then have dementia the next minute. When are people going to stop littering?
Navigating the Tides of Geopolitical Rivalries: Challenging Times for Pacific Islands - Australian Institute of International Affairs

Feb 5, 2024 | internationalaffairs.org.au | Alan Tidwell

Geopolitical competition in the Pacific is intensifying, and left unmanaged it can compromise development and governance. Development partners could do much more to align with Pacific priorities, pool resources, and dial-up impact in a “race to the top.” Pacific Island countries find themselves caught in the cross-currents of great power rivalry.
How Are Global Powers Engaging With The Pacific? These 5 Maps Provide A Glimpse - Honolulu Civil Beat

Nov 22, 2023 | civilbeat.org | Joanne Wallis |Alan Tidwell

The U.S. and other countries have rolled out initiatives to improve relationships in the region and counter China. But it’s difficult to know who is doing what, and where. After years of neglect, there’s a reason why Pacific leaders now describe the Pacific Islands’ geopolitical landscape as “crowded and complex”. Many democratic powers have recently refocused their attention on the region, including Australia, the United States, New Zealand, France, the United Kingdom and Japan.