Category Archives: South Pacific

Are they really considering this?

Posted on December 5, 2023 by TTG

A US congressional decision to not renew funding for the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) would severely undermine American and Taiwanese national security in the Pacific. These COFAs govern the United States’ relationship with Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands while … Continue reading →

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Biden makes new pledges to Pacific island leaders as China’s influence grows

Posted on September 26, 2023 by TTG

WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden met Pacific island leaders for a second White House summit in just over a year on Monday, part of a charm offensive aimed at curbing inroads by China into a region Washington … Continue reading →

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The Voyage of the Sarimanok

Posted on August 8, 2023 by TTG

A ripping good film from 1986 about a wooden ship and a band of iron men… and one woman. Damned good stuff all around. Enjoy. TTG

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“Rebel gunmen attack Indonesian troops deployed to rescue New Zealand pilot”

Posted on April 17, 2023 by TTG

Phillip Mark Mehrtens was abducted in February by rebels from the West Papua Liberation Army, the armed wing of the Free Papua Movement. Separatist gunmen attacked Indonesian army troops who were deployed to rescue a New Zealand pilot taken hostage … Continue reading →

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