Why is our PM buying PNG a rugby league team?
The Morning Edition
Rugby League as Soft Power
This chapter explores how rugby league is leveraged to strengthen diplomatic ties between Australia and Papua New Guinea, especially in light of growing Chinese influence in the region. It reveals the complexities and motivations behind Australia's decision to invest in a rugby league team in PNG, highlighting the strategic interplay between public narratives and private concerns regarding security.
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