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US warns China targeting Pacific democracies as COFA ties deepen
Radio New Zealand
January 20, 2026

YEAR IN REVIEW: Military buildup collides with calls for genuine partnership in defining year
The Guam Daily Post
December 31, 2025

Military civilian allowances, missile defense report, nuclear notices authorized for Guam, but no submarine facilities
Pacific Daily News
December 22, 2025

Moylan ‘pleased’ with House NDAA, bill awaits Senate OK
The Guam Daily Post
December 15, 2025

NDAA26 blurs defense plans for Guam
Pacific Island Times
December 12, 2025

House defense bill adds no new funds for Guam military housing
The Guam Daily Post
December 11, 2025

Nuance
Marianas Variety
December 5, 2025

Former Guam delegate urges Micronesian unity to leverage US military expansion
Radio New Zealand
December 5, 2025

Island voices critical in security planning, Underwood says
Marianas Variety
December 1, 2025

Political anthropologist says military buildup will not bring economic boon to Guam
Pacific Daily News
November 28, 2025

Pacific communities gain eyes on the ocean as new map monitors military movements
Pacific Media Network
November 28, 2025

UPDATED 'No one's looking at our part of the world': New map monitors Micronesia's security as US-China competes in region
Pacific Daily News
November 23, 2025

What happens in Micronesia doesn’t stay in Micronesia
The Lowy Institute
November 20, 2025

Digital tool maps escalating US-China military competition in Micronesia
Pacific Island Times
November 20, 2025

Local think tank debuts new digital tool mapping military buildup across region
The Guam Daily Post
November 20, 2025

Chinese research ships, US military active in north Pacific, monitor shows
Reuters
November 21, 2025

Pacific Islands on Front Line of Future US-China War
Newsweek
November 19, 2025

Think tank launches map to track military movement in Micronesia
ABC Pacific
November 17, 2025

A Campaign to Make Guam the 51st State Is Gaining Traction
The Wall Street Journal
November 7, 2025

Scholars examine military buildup across US territories
The Guam Daily Post
October 31, 2025

Japan Defense minister says US Marines' realignment will continue; no word from Camp Blaz on relocation data
Pacific Daily News
October 30, 2025

Effects of militarization in US territories topic of virtual dialogue
Pacific Daily News
October 29, 2025

Territorial advocates confront limits of colonial status at Guam Museum forum
The Guam Daily Post
October 20, 2025

Fortifying America’s Pacific Front Line Is Getting Expensive and Difficult
The Wall Street Journal
October 15, 2025

The US sees Pacific Islands as 'tip of the spear', but locals fear becoming China's 'bullseye'
ABC News
October 9, 2025

From Defense to War: What Trump’s rebranding means for Guam and Micronesia
Pacific Island Times
October 6, 2025

The U.S. military is building its presence in Guam, driving costs up for locals
NPR
October 5, 2025

UOG professor, PCIS co-founder Kenneth Gofigan Kuper named Obama Foundation Asia-Pacific leader
Pacific Daily News
September 27, 2025

UOG professor selected for Obama Foundation leadership program
The Guam Daily Post
September 27, 2025

Decolonization leader calls defense forum 'consultation,' not partnership
The Guam Daily Post
September 26, 2025

Underwood: Nuclear reactors over housing in new NDAA
Pacific Daily News
September 17, 2025

Guam defense priority at inaugural forum
The Guam Daily Post
September 17, 2025

Paparo: $8B Guam missile defense is Pentagon's ‘largest investment' in Pacific; Governor says ‘human security’ needed
Pacific Daily News
September 17, 2025

'Listen to our voices': Guam Defense Forum hears critical discussions, concerns on military defense
KUAM News
September 17, 2025

Utilities eyeing impacts on water, power as Navy seeks 1,317 homes by 2028
Pacific Daily News
September 16, 2025

National Defense Authorization Act raises concerns with "zero" new housing funds and nuclear reactor talks
KUAM News
September 16, 2025

House-passed NDAA preserves $105 million for Guam housing
The Guam Daily Post
September 16, 2025

Navy unveils Guam housing initiative ahead of troop influx to the island
Stars and Stripes
September 15, 2025

High-ranking defense leaders gathering on Guam for premier security forum this week
The Guam Daily Post
September 15, 2025

Underwood to military: Rethink scale of mission on Guam over housing shortage
Pacific Daily News
September 14, 2025

New Navy housing initiative launches
The Guam Daily Post
September 14, 2025

China shows off new 'Guam killer' missile in massive military parade
The Guam Daily Post
September 3, 2025

Tip of the spear
Inside Story
August 4, 2025

Experts cast doubt over Guam's proposed missile defense system
ABC Pacific
July 30, 2025

Pacific Center for Island Security: Military "punts responsibility" on housing, shelters, endangered species
KUAM News
July 29, 2025

Missile defense progress prompts call for funding, draws criticism
Pacific Daily News
July 29, 2025

Governor reviewing final Environmental Impact Statement for 360 degree missile defense system
KUAM News
July 28, 2025

Reviews and criticisms of final EIS for missile defense system
The Guam Daily Post
July 28, 2025

Group criticizes Guam missile defense study
Isla Public Media
July 28, 2025

Security institute says Guam missile defense is more trouble than it’s worth
Pacific Island Times
July 28, 2025

US Air Force hosts biggest-ever exercise in Pacific territory Guam, with experts saying China the focus
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 22, 2025

Guam becomes staging ground for largest US Air Force exercise in history
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 21, 2025

The vast Pacific region is challenging the U.S. Air Force's largest exercise
Isla Public Media KPRG
July 18, 2025

USAID Cuts Could Transform U.S. Ties to Pacific Islands
Foreign Policy
July 8, 2025

Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week
Radio New Zealand
July 1, 2025

US territory fears being used as a pawn for military after being used as a decoy in Iranian attack
Irish Star
June 30, 2025

Fears Guam being used as a pawn after it was used as a decoy in US attack on Iran
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
June 24, 2025

UPDATED Stealth bombers sent to Pacific, reportedly Guam, were decoy while US hit Iran's nuclear sites
Pacific Daily News
June 23, 2025

Navy secretary gives Guam, region 5-year exemption from DoD explosives safety regulations
Pacific Daily News
June 16, 2025

The race for dominance: Guam and Micronesia caught in shifting balance of power
Pacific Island Times
June 8, 2025

PCIS: island communities must define 'Security in Micronesia' for themselves
KUAM News
June 4, 2025

China's fast-growing nuclear stockpile has vital US military base in its crosshairs
Daily Express
June 2, 2025

Analyst: China's nuclear stockpile, which includes 'Guam Killer' missiles, fastest growing globally
Pacific Daily News
June 2, 2025

Report: Navy secretary 'appalled' by Andersen barracks; base says 'no health or safety concerns'
Pacific Daily News
May 30, 2025

Expert: China ‘here to stay’ in Micronesia, will keep using foreign aid to sway nations
Pacific Daily News
May 29, 2025

PCIS online forum asks: Is China's growing nuclear arsenal for superiority or defense?
The Guam Daily Post
May 29, 2025

Guam thinktank hosts two-day webinar on security and insecurity in Micronesia
KUAM News
May 28, 2025

Expert: China does not want to conquer Micronesia, US dominance counterproductive for security
Pacific Daily News
May 27, 2025

Forum brings international experts to talk 'security and insecurity' in Guam, rest of Micronesia
Pacific Daily News
May 26, 2025

GAO flags gaps in Guam missile defense, local impact remains murky
Isla Public Media KPRG
May 23, 2025

Guam may be model for President Trump's new golden dome missile defense system
The Guam Daily Post
May 22, 2025

Cooley assumes command of Andersen 36th Wing, Cunningham says mission 'never been more consequential'
Pacific Daily News
May 22, 2025

Online forum to examine security and insecurity in Micronesia region
The Guam Daily Post
May 21, 2025

Advocates push political status vote, connect decolonization and daily life
The Guam Daily Post
May 7, 2025

‘A military colony:’ Panel says Department of Defense is at heart of Guam decolonization
Pacific Daily News
May 6, 2025

Law Month forum on federal policies' impacts on Guam at 4 pm today
Pacific Daily News
April 30, 2025

Report: Basing Singapore fighter jets on Guam will bring 205 more personnel, boost exercises
Pacific Daily News
April 30, 2025

Renaissance of a remote US military base
FrankfurterRundschau
April 28, 2025

Pacific airfield that set stage for atomic bombing of Japan set for revival
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
April 22, 2025

Hegseth visit draws protest, questions
Pacific Daily News
March 30, 2025

Guam senator pushes for US statehood to secure island's future
Radio New Zealand
March 27, 2025

Defense secretary Hegseth: America’s allies and partners in the Pacific are important
KUAM News
March 26, 2025

Underwood, senators talk US-China competition in the Pacific
Pacific Daily News
February 28, 2025

PCIS chair briefs lawmakers
The Guam Daily Post
February 27, 2025

Guam think tank head tells senators: Ask US military the hard questions
Pacific Island Times
February 26, 2025

Lawmakers fear US defence spending is neglecting Guam's local population
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
February 26, 2025

Leaders demand civil defense shelters to be built in Guam
KUAM News
February 20, 2025

'Lack of urgency': Senators, others talk shelters, food stockpiles, drills in case of attack on Guam
Pacific Daily News
February 20, 2025

Senators hear testimony on resolution urging federal construction of shelters
The Guam Daily Post
February 20, 2025

Report: Guam missile defense system facing 'fundamental challenges'
Pacific Island Times
February 17, 2025

Report: Pentagon flags major flaws in Guam's defense system
KUAM
February 17, 2025

DoD report: 'Significant' challenges remain for Guam missile defense, contracts top $1.3B
Pacific Daily News
February 17, 2025

Underwood: Washington, DC think tanks floating Guam-CNMI statehood
Pacific Daily News
February 8, 2025

Guam-based thinktank keeps close watch on Trump impacts to Compact
KUAM
February 8, 2025

Underwood, PCIS spread Guam and Micronesia message in DC
Pacific Daily News
February 7, 2025

Commandant: Relocating Marines to Guam 'going the wrong way'; Underwood says comment not surprising
Pacific Daily News
January 18, 2025

Top Marine says relocation to Guam ‘going the wrong way’
The Guam Daily Post
January 17, 2025

Think tank to examine US-China competition and its impact on Pacific islands
Marianas Variety
January 14, 2025

Public comments seek downgrade of massive Guam missile defense system
Pacific Daily News
January 12, 2025

Missile defense system impacts housing crisis, homelessness
KUAM News
January 9, 2025

Missile defense comment period ends, think tank raises concerns
The Guam Daily Post
January 9, 2025

Think tank hits military's plan to 'weaponize' Guam without corresponding protection for civilians
Pacific Island Times
January 8, 2025

Defense spending bill points to deepening housing concerns on Guam
Pacific Daily News
December 27, 2024

Think Tank: Military continues to push housing requirements outside the fence
KUAM News
December 27, 2024

US on target in Guam with first Marine redeployment and missile test
Benar News
December 16, 2024

Pacific Center for Island Security weighs-in on missing pieces in the defense of Guam
KUAM News
December 12, 2024

Island in the crosshairs
Reuters
December 10, 2024

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to visit Guam, drawing Beijing's anger
Pacific Daily News
November 29, 2024

Paparo: Ukraine, Middle East conflicts pulling weapons, defenses from Indo-Pacific
Pacific Daily News
November 29, 2024

Carnegie Corporation to build live map to monitor geopolitical competition in the Pacific
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
November 5, 2024

Guam think tank to analyze military development with Carnegie Corporation of New York grant
KUAM News
November 2, 2024

Ta Nå’i Ånimu art exhibition closing ceremony on Sunday
Pacific Daily News
November 2, 2024

Watchdog group: More missile tests may be planned than first announced
Pacific Daily News
October 25, 2024

Think tank gets $445K grant
The Guam Daily Post
October 17, 2024

Official: Military's housing review points to severe shortage of Guam rental units
Pacific Daily News
October 15, 2024

Local defense watchdog PCIS bags $445K grant from Carnegie to analyze 'global order' from Guam perspective
Pacific Daily News
October 15, 2024

Chinese ballistic missile launch stirs apprehension
Star Advertiser
October 14, 2024

Army sensors tracked approach of Chinese ICBM to Guam, officials say
Pacific Daily News
October 5, 2024

‘No immediate threat’ in China test launch
The Guam Daily Post
September 25, 2024

UPDATE 4: China test-fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean, local defense watchdog group says missile passed over GuamPacific
Pacific Daily News
September 24, 2024

MDA: Missile testing environmental assessment findings to be released mid-November
Pacific Daily News
September 2, 2024

Tough conversations needed on PIF membership - Solomon Islands diplomat
Radio New Zealand
August 28, 2024

Palau hosts Historic Joint Conference for Pacific Islands Legislative groups
Island Times 
August 16, 2024

'More military planes than birds': US militarisation in Guam; self-defence or provocation?
Radio New Zealand
August 15, 2024

Concerns raised about US military buildup on Guam
Radio New Zealand
August 15, 2024

Watchdog group on missile tests: Military on to 'something more significant later on'
Pacific Daily News
August 7, 2024

Speaker submits concerns as comment period for proposed missile defense testing closes
The Guam Daily Post
August 3, 2024

250 notices sent to landowners ahead of missile tests
Pacific Daily News
July 27, 2024

Guamanians seek access to an unclassified report
Radio New Zealand
July 19, 2024

Guam's legislature seeks transparency for US missile defence system
Radio New Zealand
July 23, 2024

More transparency sought for missile defense system
Pacific Daily News
July 16, 2024

'No anticipation of housing issues': Public input sought on Singapore fighter jets based on Guam
Pacific Daily News
July 14, 2024

Guam study group puzzled by landowner provision in plan for missile tests
Stars and Stripes
July 15, 2024

'Guam is a set piece in a grand chess game' - former congressman on US militarisation
Radio New Zealand
June 26, 2024

Guam requests extension on missile testing submissions
Radio New Zealand
June 11, 2024

Guam missile defense tests to disrupt lives of residents living near the drill site, local officials say
Pacific Island Times
June 11, 2024

US proposal to test missiles on Guam draws scepticism
Radio New Zealand
June 6, 2024

Military plans up to 20 missile tests for Guam defense system over next decade
Stars and Stripes
June 5, 2024

30-day comment period starts for proposed missile defense testing
The Guam Daily Post
June 5, 2024

Proposed missile testing, tracking on Guam draws alarm from defense watchdog group
Pacific Daily News
June 3, 2024

Global waves hit Micronesian shores
Inside Story
May 10, 2024

Indo-Pacom: Guam missile defense may not be ready by Taiwan invasion
Pacific Daily News
March 31, 2024

Leader of a US Pacific territory tells of ‘lonely’ pivot away from China amid a dire economic crunch
South China Morning Post
March 27, 2024

Democratic Deficiencies and the Price of Security: Diplomacy, Environmental Justice, and Genuine Security for Guam and the Mariana Islands
Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs
March 12, 2024

Expert: Consider shelters, early warning to protect civilians from attack; Missile defense 'never intended to be a perfect shield'
Pacific Daily News
March 11, 2024

Geopolitics, missile defense expert to speak at March 7 UOG conference
Pacific Daily News
March 3, 2024

Micronesian leaders raise concerns over US funding delay
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
February 11, 2024

Report: 'Significant' challenges to developing missile defense for Guam
Pacific Daily News
February 7, 2024

Missile defense tech is 'not ready for prime time'
The Guam Daily Post
February 6, 2024

Military: Local government can't ban nuclear power behind the fence
Pacific Daily News
December 14, 2023

Micronesia’s ex-leader, urging US funds for Pacific islands and warning of China war, stirs debate
South China Morning Post
December 13, 2023

Vice speaker 'even more' concerned about cyberthreats after update
The Guam Daily Post
September 29, 2023

Microsoft: Chinese hackers target Guam infrastructure
The Guam Daily Post
September 29, 2023

US missile defense plans in the Pacific add to risks, China says
The Guam Daily Post
September 7, 2023

Think tank: Information gap too wide in missile defense proposal
The Guam Daily Post
August 22, 2023