The future of political and economic development in Micronesia; Trade and investment relations between the Pacific Islands and the US; and Regional cooperation alternatives for the Pacific Islands.
Scott Kroeker's research includes exploring ways of improving economic and commercial relationships between the US and the Pacific islands through enhanced trade and investment activities; examining alternative futures for Micronesia—looking beyond the current time periods covered by the Compacts of Free Association; and proposing new, more Oceania focused, regional cooperation approaches in the Pacific islands. He holds an MA in Pacific Islands Studies from the University of Hawai‘i and is currently pursuing a PhD in Political Science, with an emphasis on Alternative Futures and International Relations. Scott is also the webmaster for the Pacific Islands Report, the news publication of the Pacific Islands Development Program. Offered as a free service to readers around the world, PIR provides an edited digest of news, commentary and analysis from across the Pacific region, Monday through Friday.