The Pacific is heating up—not in climate, but in geopolitics. China’s latest deal with the Cook Islands is more than just economic cooperation; it’s a strategic move that has sent shockwaves through New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. While Beijing secures new ground through infrastructure development and seabed mining, Western allies are left scrambling to respond.

In this episode, we unpack:
🔹 Why the Cook Islands, a tiny nation, holds massive geopolitical value
🔹 China’s growing influence in the Pacific and its long-term game plan
🔹 Why New Zealand and Australia are worried about losing regional control
🔹 The U.S. perspective—another front in the Indo-Pacific rivalry?
🔹 What this means for global trade, rare earth minerals, and power shifts in the region

Is this another step in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, or is it part of a larger plan to reshape Pacific politics? Could this seemingly small deal trigger bigger global consequences?

📢 Tune in now for an in-depth analysis of this power struggle shaping the future of the Pacific!

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