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international-relations-military1 year ago•1 min saved

"Haiti Crisis: International Response Needed as US Citizens Flee and Gangs Unleash Attacks"

Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, emphasizes the need for an international solution to the crisis in Haiti, with a focus on the Haitian perspective. The U.S. is prepared for potential mass migration from Haiti and is working with international partners and NGOs. Richardson also addresses China's growing influence in the region and offers to swap Russian military equipment in the area for U.S. equipment. She highlights the importance of women's peace and security efforts and expresses commitment to combating illegal activities in the region.

via Department of Defense|

#chinas-influence #haiti-crisis #international-relations-military

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden strengthens Pacific island alliances amid growing Chinese influence"

President Joe Biden met with Pacific island leaders at the White House summit, pledging U.S. commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific region. Biden announced U.S. diplomatic recognition of the Cook Islands and Niue and pledged $200 million in funding for projects in the region focused on climate change mitigation, economic growth, countering illegal fishing, and improving public health. The leaders agreed to hold another summit in 2025 and political engagements every two years thereafter. While representatives from all 18 Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) members attended, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who has deepened ties with China, did not attend. The U.S. is seeking to counter China's influence in the region and strengthen partnerships with Pacific island nations.

via Reuters|

#chinas-influence #climate-change #economic-growth

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Biden Makes History with First Presidential Visit to Papua New Guinea.

President Joe Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea during his trip to the Indo-Pacific region this month. The visit is part of the US's efforts to strengthen partnerships in the region as a counter to China's rising influence. Biden will meet with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and other Pacific Island Forum leaders to discuss cooperation on challenges critical to the region and the US, such as combating climate change and protecting maritime resources.

via CNN|

#chinas-influence #indo-pacific-region #joe-biden