PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES AND THE GREATER EURASIA: COMMON INTERESTS IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD ORDER

Abstract

Oceania is a group of countries and territories geographically scattered across the vast South Pacific. Nowadays, it has found itself in the vanguard of the transformation of the world order. Under the current conditions, Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are increasingly interested in diversifying ties in the international arena, in particular with the Greater Eurasia. However, it's possible that this will cause a negative reaction from Australia and the United States, which are used to keeping Oceanian actors in their orbit. The article examines the main trends of the transformation of the world order, emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the countries of PICs and the Greater Eurasia, as well as suggests a number of areas of interaction where the interests of the parties coincide (security, combating climate change, economy, education, and traditional values).