The Great Game in the Pacific Islands

Sora, Mihai; Collins, Jessica; Keen, Meg (2024). The Great Game in the Pacific Islands (Report). Sydney, Australia: Lowy Institute. p. 36.

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Abstract: Key Findings:

The Pacific’s geopolitical landscape is increasingly competitive and dynamic. The previous dominance of Australia, the United States, and New Zealand as political and development partners is being directly challenged by China. All recognise the geographic, diplomatic, and natural resource attributes of the region, and want to maximise their own stake while frustrating the ambitions of their competitors.

The Pacific is poised for more geopolitical shocks that could disrupt its political, economic, and security landscapes, and strain regional cohesion. Climate change risks are also increasing, impacting territorial integrity, economic stability, and human security. Economic hardships and political instability will continue to cause intermittent disruptions. Pacific Island countries are asserting their needs more boldly in international engagements, asking for better deals on trade, labour mobility, digital connectivity, and climate resilience. They are pushing traditional partners such as Australia and the United States to move beyond donor–recipient relationships towards more balanced partnership

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DOI: 10.31696/2072-8271-2022-4-4-57-072-083
CorpusID: 255903796
OpenAlex: W4315697893