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Embattled Island

by Arnold Leibowitz

The compact took on enormous symbolic importance throughout the world because of a provision in the Palau Constitution that Palau could not grant the U.S. nuclear rights without the approval of 75% of the people of Palau.

FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New

Publisher Description

Palau was the last trusteeship, not only of the United States but the last trusteeship in the world. For 25 years the United States tried to negotiate an agreement—a compact—with Palau. Under this compact, Palau would gain its independence as a Freely Associated State and a large amount of money, $500 million; while the U.S. obtained certain military base rights and passage of nuclear power ships and submarines. The compact took on enormous symbolic importance throughout the world because of a provision in the Palau Constitution that Palau could not grant the U.S. nuclear rights without the approval of 75% of the people of Palau. A number of groups fought against ratification of the compact by Palau. They viewed Palau as the symbol of a nuclear free Pacific and the hope for an environmental preserve against great power imperialism and military intrusion in the Pacific.Three Congressional committees with different views toward the compact engaged the ratification issue. In Palau, the Executive and Palauan Congress were equally divided. President Remeliik, the first elected President in Palau, was assassinated. Lazarus Salii, the second elected President, committed suicide. Why these events occurred and how they linked to compact ratification is part of the story of this book. The book moves between the U.S.-Washington scene and the local Palau scene. The end of the book discusses the reasons for Salii's suicide and discloses who killed President Remeliik. The book ends with the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Peleliu, the final ratification of the Compact of Free Association, and the description of the Independence Day ceremonies in Palau.

Author Biography

ARNOLD H. LEIBOWITZ has written extensively about the territories, Commonwealths, and Freely Associated States of the United States, and has represented almost all of them before the Federal government since 1964 when he was General Counsel of the U.S. Commission of the Status of Puerto Rico. His book, Defining Status: A Comprehensive Analysis of U.S. Territorial Relations, is the leading reference work in the field, having been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and a number of lower courts. He represented the Trusteeship of Palau from 1986-1988.

Table of Contents

PrefaceIntroductionNote on Pronunciation of Palauan NamesThe Cast of CharactersChronology of Events in PalauThe Suicide of President Salii: The Strange FuneralPalau's Universe: The West IntrudesThe U.S. Invasion: The Brutal Battle for PeleliuThe "Nuclear Free" Constitution; The Compact FailsRemeliik's Reelection Campaign; The Role of the CompactThe Power Plant Purchase; Great Britain Seeks a U.S. GuaranteeThe Assassination of Palau's First President; The Controversial AcquittalAn Unusual Legal Assignment; Greenpeace Enters the FrayTwo-Thirds of the Government Furloughed; Palau Amends Its Constitution; Salii Testifies Under Oath Before the U.S. CongressThe Ibedul and Salii Settle the Compact Case; The Palau Women Refile the LawsuitThe Case Proceeds to Judgment; Bedor Bins is MurderedThe Women Suddenly Withdraw; Judge Hefner Suggests IntimidationWashington Reacts; De Lugo and Farrow Mobilize Against the CompactSalii Stars at the Solarz Committee Hearing; the Women Testify Before the SenateThe Case Filed Once More; Judge Hefner Overrules the Popular Vote; Salii Reluctantly AppealsFarrow Tries Secret Diplomacy; De Lugo Introduces His Compact Bill and Hoodwinks the GAOThe Appellate Court Argument; The Changed Mood in PalauThe Unthinkable OccursThe Case is Finally Decided; I am Disappointed, Palau is Not; Greenpeace BitterCongress Fails to Approve the Compact: An Unexpected Successor to SaliiThe GAO Report; The Evaluation of Salii; Political Paralysis in PalauBedor Bins' Murderers Named; Remeliik Assassins RevealedAt Last: Ratification of the Compact; New Lawsuits are FiledCommemoration of the Battle of Peleliu: The Special Palauan ConferenceResolution of the LawsuitsIndependence DayEndnotesBibliographical NoteIndex

Review

"Wonderful, and quite readable....this book is a poignant and exciting account of part of the formation of one of the world's newest and smallest nations. All Pacific-philes will want to read it."-Professor Dirk Anthony Ballendorf Micronesian Area Research Center, University of Guam
?A participant-observer, Liebowitz blends personal knowledge of persons and events with an objective analysis of the political dynamics of the decolonization process. Heavily documented, the work will stand for a long time as the definitive work on Palau. Liebowitz's book represents a valuable case study in the negotiations of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the US. It belongs in academic libraries with significant holdings in the Pacific region or international relations.?-Choice
?Arnold Leibowitz has insightfully touched upon the country's more intimate matters with the unique deftness of a sympathetic federal status negotiator. Involved with U.S. territorial matters since 1964, the author has written extensively on the subject, including the critically acclaimed Defining Status: A Comprehensive Analysis of U.S. Territorial Relations, which has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and a number of lower courts. The two books have much in common--politically oriented, articulate and scholarly, very comprehensive and unusually balanced--which, undoubtedly, should serve as a standard bearer for Pacific scholars.?-Pacific Magazine
?Embattled Island is a must read for those interested in Pacific affairs.?-Pacific Sunday News
"A participant-observer, Liebowitz blends personal knowledge of persons and events with an objective analysis of the political dynamics of the decolonization process. Heavily documented, the work will stand for a long time as the definitive work on Palau. Liebowitz's book represents a valuable case study in the negotiations of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the US. It belongs in academic libraries with significant holdings in the Pacific region or international relations."-Choice
"Embattled Island is a must read for those interested in Pacific affairs."-Pacific Sunday News
"Arnold Leibowitz has insightfully touched upon the country's more intimate matters with the unique deftness of a sympathetic federal status negotiator. Involved with U.S. territorial matters since 1964, the author has written extensively on the subject, including the critically acclaimed Defining Status: A Comprehensive Analysis of U.S. Territorial Relations, which has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and a number of lower courts. The two books have much in common--politically oriented, articulate and scholarly, very comprehensive and unusually balanced--which, undoubtedly, should serve as a standard bearer for Pacific scholars."-Pacific Magazine

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The story of the Republic of Palau's struggle for independence from the United States, a struggle that took the life of two Presidents and resulted in the murder and fire bombing of Palauan citizens while three Congressional committees fought over the issues in Washington.

Long Description

Palau was the last trusteeship, not only of the United States but the last trusteeship in the world. For 25 years the United States tried to negotiate an agreement--a compact--with Palau. Under this compact, Palau would gain its independence as a Freely Associated State and a large amount of money, $500 million; while the U.S. obtained certain military base rights and passage of nuclear power ships and submarines. The compact took on enormous symbolic importance throughout the world because of a provision in the Palau Constitution that Palau could not grant the U.S. nuclear rights without the approval of 75% of the people of Palau. A number of groups fought against ratification of the compact by Palau. They viewed Palau as the symbol of a nuclear free Pacific and the hope for an environmental preserve against great power imperialism and military intrusion in the Pacific. Three Congressional committees with different views toward the compact engaged the ratification issue. In Palau, the Executive and Palauan Congress were equally divided. President Remeliik, the first elected President in Palau, was assassinated. Lazarus Salii, the second elected President, committed suicide. Why these events occurred and how they linked to compact ratification is part of the story of this book. The book moves between the U.S.-Washington scene and the local Palau scene. The end of the book discusses the reasons for Salii's suicide and discloses who killed President Remeliik. The book ends with the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Peleliu, the final ratification of the Compact of Free Association, and the description of the Independence Day ceremonies in Palau.

Review Quote

"Embattled Island is a must read for those interested in Pacific affairs."- Pacific Sunday News

Promotional "Headline"

The story of the Republic of Palau's struggle for independence from the United States, a struggle that took the life of two Presidents and resulted in the murder and fire bombing of Palauan citizens while three Congressional committees fought over the issues in Washington.

Details ISBN0275953904 Short Title EMBATTLED ISLAND Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 0275953904 ISBN-13 9780275953904 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1996 Subtitle Palau's Struggle for Independence Country of Publication United States Illustrations chronology, endnotes, bibliographical note, index Place of Publication Westport Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780275953904 UK Release Date 1996-02-16 NZ Release Date 1996-02-16 US Release Date 1996-02-16 Audience Age 7-17 Author Arnold Leibowitz Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Publication Date 1996-02-16 DEWEY 327.730966 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1996-02-15

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  • Condition: Neu
  • ISBN-13: 9780275953904
  • Book Title: Embattled Island
  • ISBN: 9780275953904
  • Publication Year: 1996
  • Type: Textbook
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Subject Area: International Law
  • Language: English
  • Publication Name: Embattled Island: Palau's Struggle for Independence
  • Author: Arnold Leibowitz
  • Publisher: ABC-Clio
  • Subject: Law, Government, History
  • Number of Pages: 256 Pages

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