Coverage dated August 28, 2023

US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence

Headline from KOB 4

The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives Coast Guard ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the tiny Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone. The agreement announced Tuesday comes as both the U.S.

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  1. KOB 4

    US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence (opens KOB 4)

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    The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives Coast Guard ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the tiny Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone. The agreement announced Tuesday comes as both the U.S.

  2. Washington Times

    U.S. given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for influence (opens Washington Times)

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    The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives American ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the tiny Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.

  3. Military Times

    US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau (opens Military Times)

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    The agreement gives Coast Guard ships authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.

  4. Military.com

    Coast Guard Will Enforce Maritime Law Around Palau as Competition with China Intensifies (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives Coast Guard ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the tiny Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.

  5. Fox News

    US gains authority to unilaterally enforce maritime law in Pacific amid regional tensions with China (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    United States Coast Guard ships can now unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific, throughout Palau's exclusive economic zone, following a new agreement.

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