Mutual Contradictions: Pacific Islands Cooperation for Maritime Security with Global Powers

Ms. Maima Koro, Pacific Research Fellow at Adelaide University, examines how Pacific Island nations navigate maritime security cooperation with global powers through a framework of relational governance, balancing geopolitical tensions, regional autonomy, and the contradictions of increasing militarization in the Blue Pacific. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.