The U.S. Coast Guard previously told Newsweek that its missions in the western Pacific aim to strengthen maritime governance.

Pacific Island countries grapple with major challenges, including insufficient infrastructure, along with existential climate change threats and the need to achieve sustainable economic growth.

The forward deployment of warships marks Washington's commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the Navy ...

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