The South Pacific: The New Global Geopolitical Battleground?

Authors

  • Nico Daniel Pasaribu Post graduate student at Indonesian Defense University
  • Ansori Zaini Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia
  • Tasdik Mustika Alam Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v3i10.9835

Keywords:

South Pacific Region, Global Geopolitics, Major World Countries

Abstract

The dynamics of the strategic environment in South Pacific Region involving major powers in the world such as USA, Australia, China, Japan, India, New Zealand, make the world's eyes on the Region. The purpose of this study is to further explain why the South Pacific region is considered a new global geopolitical battleground. This research was developed using the literature study method. The results of the analysis show that this region has a strategic geographic location and has abundant natural resources that make major countries in the world compete to strengthen their influence and dominance in the region in order to achieve their national interests thus making the South Pacific region has become a new battleground in global geopolitics.

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Published

2024-10-24

How to Cite

Pasaribu, N. D., Zaini, A., & Alam, T. M. (2024). The South Pacific: The New Global Geopolitical Battleground?. Formosa Journal of Applied Sciences, 3(10), 4123–4136. https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v3i10.9835