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NAVIGATING THE INFORMATION BATTLEFIELD MEDIA DYNAMICS IN ASIA PACIFIC STRATEGIC COMPETITION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/girr.2023(VI-IV).03      10.31703/girr.2023(VI-IV).03      Published : Dec 2023

Navigating the Information Battlefield: Media Dynamics in Asia- Pacific Strategic Competition

Abstract

    Asia-Pacific is a region which covers almost forty-nine economies of the world. Geographically it covers China, Northeast-Asia and Southeast-Asia as well. This region got importance in current century due to economic and strategic competition between both super powers such as the United States and China. This competition started especially when China started to increased their influence in this region and to counter China, USA shift its policy from Middle East to Asia-Pacific. This article examines the complex interactions between media dynamics and Asia-Pacific's strategic competition. It explores the strategies and counterstrategies used by local players, shedding light on how important the media is in forming public opinion, molding narratives, and ultimately establishing power relationships in this intricate geopolitical environment.

    Asia Pacific, Media Dynamics, India, USA, China, Naval Cooperation

    (1) Arsha Saleem Meer
    Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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