Japan’s struggle to sell its ideals in the Pacific
Geopolitics in the Pacific islands has become increasingly crowded and complex. With China’s growing economic and strategic influence, shifts in the regional order have...
How the War in Ukraine Impacting Security in the Indo-Pacific
The annual Shangri-La Dialogue Asia-Pacific Security Conference has traditionally been the central meeting for those interested in national security issues for the Indo-Pacific region....
As NATO increases Asia outreach, questions hang over the nature of its role
Tailored partnerships, a potential new liaison office, enhanced information-sharing — NATO is rapidly deepening engagement with its four Asia-Pacific partners, arguing that the security...
Stop Worrying About Chinese Hegemony in Asia
U.S. fears are not only irrational—they’re a potential self-fulfilling prophecy. The United States and its Asian partners want to maintain a balance of power...
The “Indo-Pacificization” of Asia: Implications for the Regional Order
The Indo-Pacific is a vast geographical region that encompasses the Indian Ocean and the western and central Pacific Oceans, including the many seas in...
Reading between the lines: Europe’s increased security engagement in the Indo-Pacific
The European Union is seeking to increase its political, economic and military presence in the so-called Indo-Pacific, a mega-region stretching from the east coast...
Beyond the Quad: Booming Security Cooperation Efforts in the Indo-Pacific
New defense and security cooperation efforts are springing up across the Indo-Pacific, between some Quad members and those outside the grouping. Quad partners are...