AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: A Vancouver deep-sea mining firm says it’s ready to work with the Trump administration as the U.S. moves to speed up critical-mineral extraction, including in the international seabed—raising fresh concerns for small states caught between investor deals and ocean-protection duties. Pacific Security & Tech: Australia and Vanuatu sign a “Nakamal Agreement” that promises no foreign military bases on Vanuatu soil, while still allowing Chinese investment in key infrastructure—coming as a Chinese surveillance ship tracks near sensitive Pacific waters. Human Rights & Policy: Australia rejects most UN Human Rights Council recommendations, including calls to end child incarceration, offshore detention of asylum seekers, and fossil-fuel phase-outs. Regional Strategy: A new analysis argues U.S. “alignment” demands clash with how Beijing approaches the Pacific—using aid and non-alignment as the easier path for island states. Global Tech & Governance: A study comparing 106 democracies highlights how the U.S. stands out in practice, not just in ideals, with differences across how power is structured and exercised.
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