Compact of Free Association

Compact of Free Association
Author: David Gootnick
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2009-02
Genre: Law
ISBN: 143790646X
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The Compact of Free Association between the Republic of Palau and the U.S. entered into force on Oct. 1, 1994, with the U.S. interest of promoting Palau¿s self-sufficiency and economic advancement. The compact and its related subsidiary agreements provide for a 15-year term of economic assistance. In FY 2009, the two governments must review the terms of the compact and related agreements and agree on any modifications. This is a report on: (1) the provision of compact and other U.S. assistance to Palau in FY 1995-2009; (2) Palau¿s and U.S. agencies¿ efforts to provide accountability over Palau¿s use of fed. funds in 1995-2006; and (3) Palau¿s prospects for achieving economic self-sufficiency. Includes recommendations. Illus.

America's Pacific Island Allies

America's Pacific Island Allies
Author: Derek Grossman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781977402288
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The Freely Associated States--the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau--have been the subject of increasing Chinese influence. The authors examine the implications of these activities for defense and foreign policy interests of the United States.

Embattled Island

Embattled Island
Author: Arnold Leibowitz
Publisher: Praeger
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1996-02-16
Genre: History
ISBN:
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The compact took on enormous symbolic importance throughout the world because of a provision in the Palau Constitution that Palau could not grant the U.S. nuclear rights without the approval of 75% of the people of Palau. A number of groups fought against ratification of the compact by Palau. They viewed Palau as the symbol of a nuclear free Pacific and the hope for an environmental preserve against great power imperialism and military intrusion in the Pacific.