US Pacific Command Considers Moving Billions in Planned Infrastructure Out of Micronesia
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The US Pacific Command is reconsidering its $2 billion infrastructure investment in Yap, Micronesia, amid difficulties in defense negotiations with a Compact of Free Association (COFA) partner. This marks the second recent challenge in US defense engagements in the region.
The U.S. is threatening to pull a $2 billion infrastructure project in Yap. It's second time recently there have been major problems in U.S. defense negotiations with a COFA partner.
World Security Politics Deals Real Estate US Pacific Command Yap Micronesia infrastructure project defense negotiations COFA military investment