Charles Edel, a CSIS Senior Adviser and former U.S. policy planner, and Kathryn Paik, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Australia Chair, dive into China's increasing influence in the Pacific. They discuss the urgency of U.S. engagement, revealing how Nauru's shift to recognize China highlights a diplomatic gap. The duo calls for better resources and cultural shifts in American foreign policy. They emphasize the need to tackle humanitarian issues and climate change while revitalizing America's presence through innovative initiatives, echoing JFK's vision for diplomacy.