The New Cold War, great power rivalry and Papua New Guinea

Hayes, Anna

Abstract

This chapter is divided into two sections. The first section identifies the stated objectives of both the China Dream and the BRI, identifying how they fit within China’s grand strategy, and outlines some of the concerns and debates within contemporary international relations pertaining to the BRI. It identifies that a New Cold War is unfolding and how this may impact BRI partner states. In section two, the chapter shifts its focus to PNG. This section examines important dynamics on how the BRI has been rolled out in PNG and some of the concerns raised about the BRI. This chapter argues that the US–China strategic competition, and the resultant New Cold War, is drawing other states into the unfolding great power tensions. In this New Cold War, non-alignment may not be as achievable compared to the previous Cold War due to the tech and cyber domains, as well as conditions contained within BRI agreements. For the Pacific region, and PNG in particular, geography is another critical dynamic drawing it into the conflict, despite Prime Minister Marape wanting PNG to remain neutral (Lyons, 2022). Therefore, understanding this rapidly evolving geostrategic competition is imperative for BRI partner states, like PNG, who must now consider how their foreign relations may be impacted by the New Cold War and the great power rivalry between China and the US, and their associated allies and partners.

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The Chinese in Papua New Guinea: Past, Present and Future

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9781760466404

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ANU Press

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Canberra, ACT, Australia

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10.22459/CPNG.2024.09