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The US signs a military deal with Papua New Guinea – here's what both countries have to gain from the agreement

  • Written by Michael A. Allen, Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
imageAn Australian warship is seen off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 2018. Ness Kerton/AFP via Getty Images

The United States announced a new military agreement with Papua New Guinea, the most populous Pacific island country, on May 22, 2023.

The deal came shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden announced plans to visit the small island country –...

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