Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands, also known as the Republic of the Marshall Islands, are a small, sovereign republic located in the Pacific Ocean close to the Equator and just west of the International Date Line. Geographically, the nation is a part of the greater Micronesian island chain. The Republic of the Marshall Islands was established in 1982, and the majority of its residents are of Marshallese heritage, however there are also a few immigrants from the United States, China, the Philippines, and other Pacific islands. The Marshall Islands received the distinction of becoming a sovereign state under the Compact of Free Association of 1983.

Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia are also party to the agreement. The three nations would be free under this arrangement, but they would also be considered affiliated states of the United States. As a result, the Marshall Islands would not have a regular military force or any other responsibility for the nation's security during a conflict, and the United States would act as the protectorate. The Marshall Islands Police was established by the nation to perform standard police functions there. The United States is solely responsible for the defense and security of the Marshall Islands since it is regarded as an affiliated state. The United States would have to offer the required military assistance to sustain the war if the islands were ever attacked.