AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigh Seas & Mining: French Polynesia says it will challenge an American startup’s seabed mining proposal just beyond its maritime borders after officials say they were approached but not consulted, warning the plan targets ecosystems the territory is trying to protect. Digital Sovereignty: Starlink users in French Polynesia could lose service as early as August if SpaceX suspends access tied to international roaming; the territory is preparing a bill to authorize Starlink in “white zones” with local registration and a local representative. Pacific Security & France’s Role: A French Pacific Command commander says France treats China’s recent missile test as a nuclear deterrence signal and stresses France’s status as a “resident Pacific power,” given its overseas territories and large EEZ footprint. Regional Politics & Elections: Coverage flags French Polynesia’s President Moetai Brotherson facing an “overthrow” threat and pushing back, while other Pacific leaders and territories weigh security, governance, and election dynamics. International Mobility: Papua New Guinea publishes its visa-on-arrival eligible countries list, including French Polynesia, shaping travel and regional movement.
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