Indo-Pacific

Encompassing the nations of South and East Asia, the Indo-Pacific holds some of the greatest promise and most difficult challenges in the world. Home to some of the fastest-growing economies, greater trade links and development cooperation are positioning the region to be the driver of economic growth in the next century. Lingering conflicts and growing geopolitical competition between the region’s powers, however, could endanger the stability of the region and limit its potential global leadership.

Projects

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The Tiger Project: War and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific

Explore the Atlantic Council’s work on current and enduring defense and deterrence issues in the Indo-Pacific, featuring expert commentary, multimedia content, and in-depth analysis.

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The Global China Hub tracks Beijing’s actions and their global impacts, assessing China’s rise from multiple angles and identifying emerging China policy challenges. The Hub leverages its network of China experts around the world to generate actionable recommendations for policymakers in Washington and beyond.

The Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI) informs and shapes the strategies, plans, and policies of the United States and its allies and partners to address the most important rising security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, including China’s growing threat to the international order and North Korea’s destabilizing nuclear weapons advancements. IPSI produces innovative analysis, conducts tabletop exercises, hosts public and private convenings, and engages with US, allied, and partner governments, militaries, media, other key private and public-sector stakeholders, and publics.

Events

Content

New Atlanticist

Nov 15, 2023

China’s support for Russia has been hindering Ukraine’s counteroffensive

By Markus Garlauskas, Joseph Webster, Emma C. Verges

A deep dive into trade data reveals how materials imported from China are vital for Russia’s ability to sustain its continued stubborn efforts to hold onto Ukrainian territory.

China Conflict

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Kirchberger featured in Saigon News on China’s military transformation and capability development

By Sarah Kirchberger

On November 14, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security nonresident senior fellow Sarah Kirchberger was mentioned in Saigon News on China’s military transformation and capability development (text in Vietnamese).   

China Security & Defense

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Dean quoted in Reuters and Sydney Morning Herald on new Australia-Tuvalu pact

On November 13, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in Reuters on a recent Australian security guarantee to Tuvalu. On November 11, Dean’s comments on the new Australia-Tuvalu pact were also featured in the Sydney Morning Herald. He explained that the agreement, which also offers permanent residency to 280 Tuvalu citizens per year, […]

Australia China

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Novak’s recent article referenced in the Diplomat and BNN

On November 10, IPSI nonresident fellow Parker Novak’s recent New Atlanticist article on the US-Indonesia summit was quoted in a Diplomat piece.  Novak’s piece was also mentioned in a BNN analysis of news updates in Indonesia.  

Indo-Pacific Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Report “Fractured foundations: Assessing risks to Hong Kong’s business environment” cited in the 2023 Annual Report to Congress of the US-China Economic and Security Commission

Read the full report here.

China Financial Regulation

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Report “Sanctioning China in a Taiwan crisis: Scenarios and risks” cited in the 2023 Annual Report to Congress of the US-China Economic and Security Commission

Read the full report here.

China Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Graham cited in 2023 Annual Report to Congress of the US-China Economic and Security Commission on pharmaceutical supply chains

Read the full report here.

China Financial Regulation

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Bauerle Danzman cited in 2023 Annual Report to Congress of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Read the full report here.

China Financial Regulation

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Graham quoted by the Associated Press on how the US plans to use APEC to its advantage

Read the full article here.

China Trade and tariffs

In the News

Nov 14, 2023

Hinata-Yamaguchi quoted in South China Morning Post on Japan-Russia relations

On November 13, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in South China Morning Post article on the end of a thirty-year-old nuclear decommissioning pact between Japan and Russia, suggesting that “the agreement in itself is less important” than the overall decline in relations. 

Arms Control Indo-Pacific

Experts

Events