U.S., India Forge New Alliances With Pacific Islands Amidst Growing Chinese Presence

Papua New Guinea signs defense pact with U.S. to boost its military capabilities, though students protest increased militarization.
U.S. pledges $45 million in new funds to strengthen ties with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China for influence.
U.S. Coast Guard will patrol Papua New Guinea's waters to counter illegal fishing and drug smuggling under new agreement.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises support for Pacific islands at summit in Papua New Guinea.
Leaders of Pacific islands see climate change as top security threat even as U.S. and allies try preventing Chinese alliances.