The US must establish diplomatic presence in the Pacific region by posting ambassadors in-country in the entire region, as the current situation (no ambassadors in country anywhere in the region) makes it very hard to compete when the US does not have personnel on the ground who know what is happening.
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Charles EdellEvidence Quote
“being consistent and showing up...the United States has no ambassadors in country in the entire region...It's very hard to compete if you don't have personal on the ground and you don't know what's happening”
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How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:42:22 PM
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