Belau Trust Betrayed

Robie, David (1989). "Belau Trust Betrayed". Belau Trust Betrayed. Pluto Press. pp. 161–176. ISBN 978-1-927184-73-8.

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Abstract: United States resistance to nationalist sentiments in Micronesia has been most strikingly reflected by Washington's pressure on Belau [Palau] to revoke its unique anti-nuclear constitution. The people of Belau have faced ten ref& in a bizarre political struggle over the constitution and a Compact of Free Association with the United States which has been drafted to end the island republic's trusteeship status. That constitution is in conflict with the United states military policy of 'strategic denial' and the issue has dominated negotiations between Micronesia and the United States, which sees Belau's nuclear-free sovereignty as a serious threat to its m strategic interests.In 1985 President Remeliik the 'father' of the constitution, became the first Pacific Islander leader to be assassinated. Three years later his successor, President Salii apparently committed suicide. Questions remain over both deaths.