U.S Midterm results put Pacific military and seabed plans under fresh scrutiny

U.S Midterm results put Pacific military and seabed plans under fresh scrutiny

The midterm elections in the United States could bring closer scrutiny of Washington’s growing military footprint and push to secure seabed minerals across the Pacific.

US Midterm results put Pacific military and seabed plans under fresh scrutiny

By Christine Rovoi, Pacific Media NetworkPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The midterm elections in the United States could bring closer scrutiny of Washington’s growing military footprint and push to secure seabed minerals across the Pacific. This comes as island leaders warn that national security cannot come at the expense of local communities. The landslide 'blue wave' victory gives the Democrats a clear majority in the upper chamber. The final ba…