Palau

Palau is a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a strategic location near major shipping lanes. It operates as a sovereign state with a unique political status of free association with the United States.

Why it’s in the news: Palau is in the news due to its geopolitical position, hosting a Pacific Islands Forum meeting amid heightened tensions between the US and China over Taiwan.

Latest on Palau

• Palauans fear getting caught in potential conflict between the US and China
• U.S. military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
• China, leader absences hang over key Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Palau
• Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China-Taiwan tension
• Palau opens up -- carefully
• US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau

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