China's Heterarchy over Australia & New Zealand: Influence Without Domination? (Timecodes/Subtitles)

In this video, we explore how the concept of heterarchy—a decentralized, overlapping form of influence—offers a powerful lens to understand China’s growing role in Australia and New Zealand. From trade ties and cultural outreach to security dynamics and diaspora relations, discover how Beijing is weaving a complex web of engagement in the Pacific.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to heterarchy
00:49 – What is Heterarchy?
03:52 – Australia and New Zealand
06:12 – Case Studies of Heterarchical Influence
06:19 – Soft Power
06:55 – Economic Co-dependence
07:22 - Strategic Signaling
07:46 - Diaspora Influence
08:31 - Why It Matters
09:54 - Conclusion

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#InternationalRelations theories
#ChinaBeltandRoad
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