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

Fast Thinking

May 25, 2023

Biden’s pick for joint chiefs chairman sends a message to China

By Atlantic Council

US President Joe Biden is nominating Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown as the next chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on the pick.

Indo-Pacific Maritime Security

In the News

May 25, 2023

Nawaz quoted in Dawn: Experts flay govt’s ‘nonsensical’ economic policy

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Pakistan

Econographics

May 25, 2023

Global Sanctions Dashboard: US and G7 allies target Russia’s evasion and procurement networks

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze, Benjamin Mossberg and Castellum.AI

Tackling export controls circumvention by Russia; the enforcement and effectiveness of the oil price cap; the failure of the US sanctions policy towards Sudan, and how to fix it.

Africa Europe & Eurasia

In the News

May 24, 2023

Younus in Financial Times: Pakistan pins hopes on Chinese help in debt crunch

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business International Financial Institutions

In the News

May 24, 2023

<strong>Cynkin in <em>BusinessMirror </em>and<em> NBC News</em></strong>

On May 23, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Cynkin was quoted in BusinessMirror, and on May 20, he was featured in NBC News. With regard to identifying instances of Chinese economic coercion, he stated, “These things are very specific and almost idiosyncratic—case by case—and often difficult to prove.”

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 24, 2023

“That’s what makes Taiwan so important” Nonresident Fellow Lev Nachman quoted in DW on 2024 Taiwan elections

On February 20, Nonresident Fellow Tuvia Gering was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Iranian President Raisi's visit to Beijing.

Politics & Diplomacy Taiwan

In the News

May 24, 2023

Deputy Director Colleen Cottle quoted in the National Journal on China’s response to debt-ceiling negotiations in Washington

Global China Hub Deputy Director Colleen Cottle spoke to the National Journal about Beijing's response to ongoing gridlock in Washington D.C. over debt ceiling negotiations.

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 23, 2023

<strong>Roberts in <em>DW</em></strong>

On May 21, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Dexter Tiff Roberts spoke to DW about the G7’s statement on China’s economic coercion. He characterizes “the coordination and unity” as a “’big deal’” and remarks that it “’struck a nerve’” in Beijing.” 

China Economy & Business

In the News

May 23, 2023

Ahmad in Foreign Policy: It’s time to recognize the Taliban

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Democratic Transitions
Sunset at the Treasury Department

Econographics

May 23, 2023

There is no alternative to US Treasuries

By Josh Lipsky

In the wake of a US default, investors searching for safe assets may have no viable alternative to US Treasuries.

China Economy & Business

Experts

Events