​ Editor’s note: Paper presented at the 2nd Marianas History Conference, 31 August 2013, University of Guam, Mangilao. Presented here with permission from the author, with some modifications by Guampedia for length. “A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.” —Barbara … Continue reading History of Efforts to Reunify the Mariana Islands