Pacific Winds 20241119
A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region
Alliances
Philippines, United States to sign military intelligence-sharing deal
Reuters 20241118
https://www.reuters.com/world/philippines-united-states-sign-military-intelligence-sharing-deal-2024-11-18/
Austin Marks Deepening U.S.-Philippine Ties During Visit to Manila
US DoD 20241118
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3967671/austin-marks-deepening-us-philippine-ties-during-visit-to-manila/
Chinese FM responds to US, Philippines signing military intelligence sharing deal
GT 20241118
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202411/1323305.shtml
Austin Meets With Japanese, Australian Counterparts to Advance Defense Ties
US DoD 20241117
https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3967129/austin-meets-with-japanese-australian-counterparts-to-advance-defense-ties/
The United States and Australia’s AUKUS Delusion
Lawfare 20241117
https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-united-states-and-australia-s-aukus-delusion
China's relationship with Australia has achieved a turnaround, Xi tells Albanese
Reuters 20241118
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-relationship-with-australia-has-achieved-turnaround-xi-tells-albanese-2024-11-18/
No fundamental conflict of interests exists between China, Australia, says Xi
Xinhua 20241118
https://english.news.cn/20241118/45ff87a1bbe14ca4bd0b7aeb07f46083/c.html
Ishiba fails to secure meeting with Trump; may be 'sign of diplomatic agenda of next US admin'
GT 20241118
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202411/1323333.shtml
Campbell calls defense cost deal with Seoul 'extraordinarily generous,' hopes Trump gov't will grasp its 'wisdom'
Yonhap 20241119
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241119000800315
Yoon says S. Korea's relations with U.S., China not about choosing sides
Yonhap 20241118
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241118005300315
Time for a regional response to an emboldened Trump
EAF 20241118
https://eastasiaforum.org/2024/11/18/time-for-a-regional-response-to-an-emboldened-trump/
China, Southeast Asia's intensified exchanges showcase common aspiration for co-op, devt: FM
GT 20241118
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202411/1323332.shtml
How Trump Sees Allies and Partners
CSIS 20241118
https://www.csis.org/analysis/how-trump-sees-allies-and-partners
Trump shouldn't overestimate US influence on the world stage
Responsible Statecraft 20241118
https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-multipolarity/
‘We’re in it’: Robin Niblett on the US, China, Europe and the new cold war
SCMP 20241118
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286914/were-it-robin-niblett-us-china-europe-and-new-cold-war
Why getting Pyongyang back to the negotiating table will be harder in Trump’s second term
Lowy 20241119
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/why-getting-pyongyang-back-negotiating-table-will-be-harder-trump-s-second-term
Russia-DPRK Strategic Partnership and Prospects for NATO-Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Wilson 20241118
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/sites/default/files/media/uploads/documents/2024-11_Lee.pdf
Can Trump’s Tariffs Slow Down China’s Push to Lead High-tech Supply Chains?
The Diplomat 202041118
https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/can-trumps-tariffs-slow-down-chinas-push-to-lead-high-tech-supply-chains/
Micronesia-Marianas (2nd Island Chain+)
Guam middle class priced out as median home price hits $420K
PDN 20241118
https://www.guampdn.com/news/gentrification-guam-middle-class-priced-out-as-median-home-price-hits-420k/article_ef419090-a328-11ef-97ef-0f629cba1978.html
'Small detachment' of Marines expected to arrive on Guam soon
PIT 20241119
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/small-detachment-of-marines-expected-to-arrive-on-guam-soon
U.S. Coast Guard participates in Republic of the Marshall Islands Joint Committee Meeting to enhance security and maritime resilience in Pacific
USCG FM/SG 20241118
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/485501/us-coast-guard-participates-republic-marshall-islands-joint-committee-meeting-enhance-security-and-maritime-resilience
U.S. INDOPACOM representatives, Federated States of Micronesia hold virtual Joint Committee Meeting in wake of Tropical Storm Man-yi
US JTF-Micro 20241118
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/485509/us-indopacom-representatives-federated-states-micronesia-hold-virtual-joint-committee-meeting-wake-tropical-storm-man-yi
Commissioner recommends exploring nuclear energy for Guam
PIT 20241118
https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/post/ccu-commissioner-recommends-nuclear-energy-for-guam
Island Waves
Pacific leaders outline foreign policy priorities amid geopolitical and climate crises
RNZ 20241118
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/534079/pacific-leaders-outline-foreign-policy-priorities-amid-geopolitical-and-climate-crises
Indonesia’s Prabowo revives transmigration, deploys troops to Papua to ensure food security
Benar 20241118
https://www.benarnews.org/english/commentaries/abuza-prabowo-11182024133141.html
US eyes military deal with Fiji as China delegation visits Pacific Island nation
NewsCop 20241118
https://newscop.com.au/2024/11/18/us-eyes-military-deal-with-fiji-as-china-delegation-visits-pacific-island-nation/
NZ Police, RSIPF deliver mindset training in WP
Solomon Star 20241118
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/nz-police-rsipf-deliver-mindset-training-in-wp/
New partnership on renewable energy transition
Solomon Star 20241118
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/new-partnership-on-renewable-energy-transition/
NRH-Nanfang Hospital collaboration makes headways
Solomon Star 20241118
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/nrh-nanfang-hospital-collaboration-makes-headways/
Japan envoy makes historic visit to Wagina
Solomon Star 20241118
https://www.solomonstarnews.com/japan-envoy-makes-historic-visit-to-wagina/
Choules' South Pacific port of call
AU DoD 20241118
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-18/choules-south-pacific-port-call
Taiwan + SCS
Trump’s Return and the Future of the Taiwan Strait Conflict
The Diplomat 20241118
https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/trumps-return-and-the-future-of-the-taiwan-strait-conflict/
Trump's national security advisor pick Waltz stresses need to arm Taiwan
Taiwan News 20241118
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5973819
Taiwan tracks 6 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships
Taiwan News 20241118
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5973591
US, Philippines sign intelligence sharing deal amid SCS tensions, may embolden Manila to be more provocative at sea: expert
GT 20241118
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202411/1323330.shtml
Capabilities
N. Korea's Kim calls for bolstering nuclear forces 'without limitation,' completing war preparations
Yonhap 20241118
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241118000900315
S Korea shows missile capable of decapitating Kim regime
Asia Times 20241118
https://asiatimes.com/2024/11/s-korea-shows-missile-capable-of-decapitating-kim-regime/
S. Korea says N. Korea is 'crossing line' with trash balloon campaign
Yonhap 20241118
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241118002900315
Audit agency refers ex-security adviser to probe over delayed deployment of THAAD
Yonhap 20241118
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241118010000320
American Defense Planning in the Shadow of Protracted War
WOTR 20241118
https://warontherocks.com/2024/11/american-defense-planning-in-the-shadow-of-protracted-war/
AUKUS Partners Sign Landmark Hypersonics Agreement
US DoD 20241118
https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3966986/aukus-partners-sign-landmark-hypersonics-agreement/
First Stand-In Attack Missile Delivered To USAF
TWZ 20241118
https://www.twz.com/air/first-high-speed-critical-strike-missile-delivered-to-usaf
Pentagon sends mixed signals on space innovation
Space News 20241118
https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-pentagon-sends-mixed-signals-on-space-innovation/
U.S. to Set Up Space Forces in Japan in Dec.
Yomiuri 20241118
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20241118-223029/
Exercises
USN Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 18, 2024
USNI 20241118
https://news.usni.org/2024/11/18/usni-news-fleet-and-marine-tracker-nov-18-2024