Regional Politics in Oceania: From Colonialism and Cold War to the Pacific Century

Helena Cook

doi:10.1080/0030851x.2026.2697665

July 16, 2026Pacific Affairs

Regional Politics in Oceania: From Colonialism and Cold War to the Pacific Century

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The aim is to explore the historical development of regional political dynamics in Oceania from colonial times to the present.
Analyzed historical documents and contemporary geopolitical events
Examined the impact of colonialism and the Cold War on regional politics
Considered modern developments in the Pacific region
Identified significant shifts in political influence from colonial powers to local governance
Showed the lasting impact of the Cold War on current political alignments in the Pacific
Highlighted the emergence of new geopolitical interests in the region

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This work traces regional political changes over time in Oceania, highlighting historical and contemporary influences.

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This work traces the evolution of regional patterns across the Pacific from the era of formal colonial rule through the Cold War and into contemporary geopolitics. It offers a rich history of insti...

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