Surangel Whipps Jr

ModernPoliticianPalau1968 — ?

Current Palauan president.

Compare Surangel Whipps Jr with another historical figure:

Quick Facts

Born

1968

Country

Palau

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)14

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score47.9

Surangel Whipps Jr — Complete Timeline

2021 AD

Elected President of PalauPolitical Action◆ Major

Surangel Whipps Jr. was elected President of Palau in 2020 and took office in January 2021, succeeding Tommy Remengesau Jr. His election focused on economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening ties with the United States and Taiwan.

ElectionCOVID-19Foreign Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive

2024 AD

Re-elected to a second termPolitical Action

Whipps was re-elected as President in 2024, defeating challenger Tommy Remengesau Jr. His second term continued policies on environmental protection, economic diversification, and maintaining Palau's diplomatic stance on Taiwan and the United States.

Re-electionEnvironmentDiplomacy

Impact: national