AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: A new front is opening in the race for minerals from the ocean floor, with deep-sea “rocks” now framed as future targets for manufacturing and defense—turning international rules into a battleground. Pacific Connectivity: NEC says it has finished the 2,250 km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Kiribati (Tarawa) to Nauru, then through Kosrae to Pohnpei—moving islands beyond satellite delays toward faster, more reliable internet for video calls, payments, and digital services. Security & Sovereignty: Island leaders are pressing for a bigger say as great-power tensions rise, with a Guam security dialogue warning that deep-sea mining and new weapons plans could be shaped without local control. Nauru Identity: Nauru is set to hold a referendum to change its official name to “Naoero,” citing colonial-era pronunciation issues and aiming to reflect local heritage. Wildlife Research: A satellite-tracking study finds whale sharks travel much farther across the Indo-Pacific than previously thought, strengthening the case for wider marine protection.
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