“Aloha and Stay Tuned”: The Trump Administration’s Pacific Policy Inventory

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently responded to a Foreign Policy article critiquing the Trump Administration’s Pacific Islands strategy. While critics claim neglect, the administration asserts it maintains a strong vision and multiple successes in the region. To clarify this approach, a Pacific Policy Inventory was compiled, documenting agreements, funding, and deployments from January 2025 through September 2026. This inventory measures engagement levels rather than outcomes to provide a comprehensive record of administration activities.