AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Security: China’s submarine-launched, nuclear-capable ballistic missile test on July 6 landed in the South Pacific near Nauru and Tuvalu, triggering sharp condemnation across the region and renewed debate over militarisation in the “blue continent.” Regional Diplomacy: The missile launch came days after Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance in Suva, with New Zealand confirming it’s exploring joining and Tonga saying it’s “created tension” while leaders push for a strong Pacific Islands Forum response. Local Impact (Nauru): Reports place the missile’s path and splashdown in waters involving Nauru, keeping Nauru at the centre of Pacific security concerns. Weather Watch: Pacific communities are also bracing for cyclone-season risks as El Niño develops, with warnings to follow national meteorological updates closely. Legal/Environment: Separately, campaigners warn a new High Seas Treaty approach could exempt deep-sea mining from tougher environmental checks, raising concerns for seabed protection. Sports: Nauru’s Rockanson Iga is set to debut in Suva’s Kings Boxing Promotion on July 25.
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