# Surangel Whipps Jr

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President of Palau urges Albanese to re-think COP30 absence

Pressure is mounting on the Australian delegation to COP30 to resolve an impasse with Türkiye over hosting rights for the next global climate talks in 2026. But Australia's bid remains in doubt, as global leaders begin to question why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be making the trip across …

President of Palau urges Albanese to re-think COP30 absence

Pressure is mounting on the Australian delegation to COP30 to resolve an impasse with Türkiye over hosting rights for the next global climate talks in 2026. But Australia's bid remains in doubt, as global leaders begin to question why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won't be making the trip across …

President Surangel Whipps Jr.: Leading Palau with Innovation, Culture, and Global Vision

In this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick welcomes Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, for a wide ranging conversation about leadership, innovation, and national identity. President Whipps reflects on what makes Palau a truly unique country, from its deep cultur…

Palau President accuses Beijing of intimidation

The President of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, has accused Beijing of intimidating Pacific Island nations with this week's test firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific.

Reporting from Palau, Taiwan’s Singles Crisis, and What’s Ahead

Reporter Tiffany Wong is in Palau, where she sat down with President Surangel Whipps Jr. and is covering the Pacific Islands Forum. Assignment Editor Chia Chang walks us through the historical significance of Taiwan’s participation and why it matters for the region.   We also look at why young T…

EXCLUSIVE: How a Tiny Nation Is Defying Beijing and Defending Its Sovereignty | President Surangel Whipps Jr.

During World War II, America learned a hard lesson about the strategic importance of the small island nations scattered across the Pacific. Among them is Palau, a nation of 18,000 people in what’s known as the second island chain. It’s home to the bloodiest battlefield of the Pacific theater, on t…

The Island President Standing Up to Beijing

Surangel Whipps Jr. describes Palau—which was under U.S. administration for half a century—as a geopolitical ‘bullseye’ due to its strategic location. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent journalism by leaving a 5 star review of this show on your podcast…

How Can a Country Survive Losing Its Land?

A ship rams a canoe. The canoe starts to sink. The ship's crew lean over the rail and offer a loan to repair it. That is how Surangel Whipps Jr., President of Palau, describes climate finance in the Pacific, a region responsible for around 0.03% of global emissions. He speaks to Christiana Figueres…