AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: A Vancouver deep-sea mining firm, The Metals Co., is positioning itself to work with the Trump administration as an executive order speeds up offshore critical minerals work in U.S. waters and could extend to the international seabed. Pacific Security Deal: Australia and Vanuatu have signed a revised Nakamal Agreement: Vanuatu says no foreign military bases or infrastructure will be used on its territory, while Australia’s $500 million policing and development support will arrive more slowly; the pact also leaves room for third-party engagement and doesn’t fully block Chinese investment in critical infrastructure. Human Rights Pressure on Australia: Human Rights Watch says Australia rejected most UN recommendations on child incarceration, offshore detention, and fossil-fuel phase-out in its latest Universal Periodic Review response. Taiwan Diplomacy Under Strain: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini highlighted ongoing pressure from Beijing, with China reportedly pushing other countries to deny airspace before Lai’s carefully arranged arrival. U.S.-China Strategy Gap in the Pacific: A new analysis argues Washington’s “alignment” approach clashes with Beijing’s lower bar for Pacific Island states, creating friction that China can exploit.
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