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Majuro, MARSHALL ISLANDS — The man at the center of Micronesia's departure from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) says the move puts them in a good position to help shape the architecture of a rejuvenated regional body.
Earlier this month the Marshall Islands' diplomat Gerald Zackios was passed-over...

![Gerald Zackios, who was passed over recently in his bid to head the Pacific Island Forum. He is shown here with supporter Marshall Islands president David Kabua. The perceived snub angered Micronesian leaders who had been clear in the lead-up to the decision that they believed it was the northern Pacific's turn for the top job. [photo: Giff Johnson / RNZ Pacific] Gerald Zackios and David Kabua](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/pacific_regionalism.jpg?itok=Xtsww8VM)