AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Connectivity Boost: NEC has handed over the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a ~2,250 km submarine fiber link connecting Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru, then onward via Kosrae to Pohnpei—bringing faster, more reliable internet to places that previously depended on satellite links. Regional Security Focus: Island leaders and analysts on Guam used the Micronesia Security Dialogue to stress that Taiwan and great-power rivalry aren’t “over there” anymore, with deep-sea mining, kamikaze drones, and “kill webs” also on the agenda. Local Identity Move: Nauru is set to hold a referendum to change its official name to “Naoero,” aiming to reclaim a name tied to the Dorerin Naoero language and push back on colonial-era naming. Marine Science: A long satellite-tracking study finds whale sharks travel much farther across the Indo-Pacific than previously thought, underscoring the need for wider protection. Health History (Older): A new look at polio’s past rise and lethality since the 1880s explores why the disease shifted from mild to deadly.
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