Reconciling Independence and Security: the Long Term Status of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Isenberg, David (1985). "Reconciling Independence and Security: the Long Term Status of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands". UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal. 4 (1–2). doi:10.5070/P841-2021926. ISSN 0884-0768.
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Abstract: “Reconciling Independence and Security: the Long Term Status of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands” explores the complex relationship between independence and security within the context of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI). It provides a historical background leading up to the issue, discussing the role and responsibilities of the administering authority under the United Nations Charter to promote social, educational, and political advancements within these territories.
The paper also examines the treaty-making capacity and constitutional developments of the Trust Territory governments, including the drafting and enactment of constitutions that establish representative governance while recognizing their subordinate status to larger powers. The mutual security relationship between the Trust Territory and the United States is highlighted, emphasizing agreements that prevent unwelcome military use by third countries, thus ensuring regional security.
Furthermore, the document reinforces the purposes and principles of the Compact of Free Association and addresses the international status resulting from these agreements, detailing the interaction between the United States and the governments of these territories. The article seeks to shed light on the probable resolution of independence and security for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
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