Julien Barbara

1 month ago | tandfonline.com | Christopher Mudaliar |Michael Leach |Julien Barbara

ABSTRACTHeightened geopolitical competition in the Pacific has brought renewed attention to public opinion, soft power, and how external actors are perceived in the region. Recent increases in engagement have been driven, in part, by concerns over the waning influence of 'traditional' powers, such as Australia and New Zealand, alongside the growing presence of actors like China.