BLUF
Expanding education partnerships include India, Fiji, and the US. In particular, STEM fields are being used to drive national development and assert greater control over foreign relationships. Which nation’s system is adopted has long term ramifications.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness- The article highlights how Pacific nations are reshaping education partnerships to support national priorities.
- Policy Understanding- It explains how education is becoming a tool for economic development and diplomatic agency in the region.
- Critical Thinking- The article encourages reflection on the shifting balance of influence in education partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
