Pacific Alignment Under Pressure: The U.S., New Zealand, the Cook Islands, and China.
The New Zealand–Cook Islands defence partnership coincides with high-level U.S. engagement.
Access Denied: Maritime Competition and Chokepoint Strategy
Chokepoint control is not through stopping movement but by shaping risk through uncertainty, increased costs, and selective access.
Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign Policy
Indonesia has long maintained an independent foreign policy, but recent decisions suggest this may be evolving under strategic pressure.
Sanctioned Oil Strategy: Exposing China’s Energy Vulnerability
China’s energy supply is under pressure following the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pacific Pivot: U.S.–China and the Shadow Fleet Connection
New Zealand may need to balance Chinese economic ties and regional security interests with the U.S.