Trump 2.0 and the Pacific Island countries – what to expect?

• Main Author: Schleich, Anne-Marie
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2025
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Country and region studies; International political economy
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182594
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

After the shock of the 2022 security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, the United States increased its engagement with Pacific island countries. The next Trump administration is likely to focus on security issues with these countries. However, the biggest obstacle to improving relatio...