The Blue Pacific in Search of a Collective Identity
Towards Success in Regional Security amid US–China Rivalry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22116318 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Wada (0009-0003-2394-0951, Tohoku University, corresponding author), Gabriela Wurst Cavassa (0009-0007-2689-7775, Tohoku University), Ryo Ikeda (0000-0003-1282-8166, Tohoku University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 27-50 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2347-7970 • E-ISSN: 2349-0039 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/23477970241230373 |
| OpenAlex | W4392353136 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 23 |
The Pacific Islands region has emerged as one of the central areas where the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China is playing out. Thus, to safeguard their own interests, the Pacific Island countries have attempted to manage the competing policies of these external partners. This study focuses the recent adoption of the ‘Blue Pacific concept’ to examine how Pacific Island countries attempt to influence the engagement of their external partners in the region. The formation of the ‘Blue Pacific’ identity must be understood as a mutual process between the Pacific Islands countries and their external partners because they are seeking cooperation with these partners to address the security concerns. We find that the ‘Blue Pacific’ identity formation aligns with region-building, which allows the Pacific Islands countries to stress their own security issues. This study highlights the challenges and opportunities of constructing a collective identity in this context. Finally, the effectiveness of the Blue Pacific strategy remains debatable, although it has yielded success in gaining recognition and support from the external partners
Business · China · Economics · Economy · Geography · International trade · Political science · Rivalry · Cross-Border Cooperation and Integration · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law · Political Systems and Governance
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C hinese Assistance in the Pacific
Regionalism and Changing Regional Order in the Pacific Islands
Reconciling Regional Security Narratives in the Pacific
Security cooperation in the Pacific Islands
Regionalism and Asia
China’s influence and local perceptions
Regionalism, sub-regionalism and the politics of identity in Oceania
Singapore
A region-building approach to Northern Europe
China in Pacific Regional Politics
Chinese Foreign Aid to Fiji
Small State's Guide to Influence in World Politics
The South Pacific Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone
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