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

In the News

Sep 28, 2023

Soofer featured on RealClearDefense

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer and co-authors warn against the risks of targeting civilian populations in the event of a nuclear event.

China Conflict

In the News

Sep 28, 2023

Webster quoted in CNBC on China’s contribution to Russia’s war effort

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Dean interviewed by Sky News on Australian Defence Force personnel challenges

On September 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke with Sky News Australia about the Australian Defence Force’s difficulties with recruitment and retention. He explained, “There’s a large number of very big Defence Department projects going on…Combine that with the fact that the numbers in the public service…are actually going backwards, and what we’re […]

Australia Indo-Pacific

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Dean referenced in Canadian Naval Review article on Australian naval fleet

On September 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean’s analysis was referenced in a Canadian Naval Review article about the potential reduction of several Hunter-class frigates in the Australian naval surface fleet. The article states that according to Dean, “going ahead with the Hunter-class frigates would make it difficult to free up funds for other […]

Australia Defense Policy

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Sadat in The Hill on space strategy

By Atlantic Council

Mir Sadat discusses the urgent need to revitalize space strategy in order to deter aggression from adversaries.

China Space

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Kukies remarks at the Transatlantic Forum quoted in the Politico Brussels Playbook.

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China Japan

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Ambassador Tai remarks at the Transatlantic Forum quoted in Politico.

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China Japan

New Atlanticist

Sep 25, 2023

China’s ‘crimes against humanity’ targeting Uyghurs aren’t going away. Here’s what the international community can do.

By Atlantic Council

Don't be fooled by China's efforts to cover up its oppression of the Uyghur people and other Turkic minorities, human-rights experts warned.

China European Union

In the News

Sep 25, 2023

Tirziu in the New York Sun discussing the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation

On September 21, Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu wrote a piece for the New York Sun making the case that the newly established Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation does not do enough to combat China’s rising influence in the Global South. As it stands, the Partnership aims to serve as a forum to engage in collective problem-solving and […]

Africa China

In the News

Sep 24, 2023

Senior Fellow Hung Tran quoted in Reuters on Western alternatives to the Belt and Road Initiative.

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China Japan

Experts

Events