The Fight For The Future Of The Marshall Islands

Roughly between the continent of Australia and the U.S. state of Hawaii, spread across the Pacific Ocean, lie a group of atolls and islands - the Pacific Islands. The small republics and nations have largely stayed out of the headlines. But the changes in the geopolitical balance and shifting regional influences are drawing all eyes to the region.

For decades, America has provided defense assistance and other aid to the islands based on agreements now due for renewal.