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Charting a Course in Troubled Waters: Towards a New Cold War in Global Commons

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The global commons, encompassing the vast expanses of the world’s oceans and beyond, have emerged as the battlegrounds of a new era of great power competition. This article scrutinises the escalating great power competition in the global commons. Integrating geopolitics, maritime strategy, international relations theory and historical perspectives, we illuminate the multifaceted dimensions of this rivalry and its implications for global security. Our analysis examines U.S. naval strategies, China’s ascendance and the role of emerging technologies in naval power. Our findings unveil a rapidly evolving landscape where nations escalate their contest for pivotal sea routes, resources and strategic locales—a rivalry deeply rooted in historical precedents; within this context, China’s naval modernisation and Belt and Road Initiative are recalibrating the extant power equilibrium. As we enter a new era of competition, the global commons present both opportunities and challenges, requiring collective action for mutual benefits.

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  • Hasim Turker, 2024. "Charting a Course in Troubled Waters: Towards a New Cold War in Global Commons," Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs, , vol. 11(1), pages 51-75, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:asseca:v:11:y:2024:i:1:p:51-75
    DOI: 10.1177/23477970241230372
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