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.

Explore the programs

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

Jul 10, 2022

Eftimiades in the WireChina on China’s space program

By Atlantic Council

Nicholas Eftimiades discusses China's space program and the need for the United States to lead on common rules for operating in space.

China National Security

New Atlanticist

Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe’s murder has shocked the world. What legacy will he leave behind?

By Atlantic Council experts

Experts from the Council’s Asia Security Initiative weigh in on what Abe’s death means for Japan’s future.

Japan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 8, 2022

Shahid in East Asia Forum: India’s Bangladeshi bogeyman

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh India

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Nawaz in The New World with Dr. Cheema: De-personalize decision making to run Pakistan

By Atlantic Council

Pakistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 7, 2022

Riaz in Business Day: Bangladesh floods expose weak preparations against climate threat

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

SouthAsiaSource

Jul 6, 2022

Myanmar’s ‘Rohingya Genocide’: A conversation with Ronan Lee

By Atlantic Council

An interview between Rudabeh Shahid and Ronan Lee to discuss the difficulties in conducting the study and current book ban in Myanmar, post-coup Rohingya conditions, and wider repercussions for the South Asian region.

Bangladesh Civil Society

In the News

Jul 6, 2022

Garlauskas discusses significance of ROK relationship with NATO on Voice of America’s “Washington Talk”

On July 2, Markus Garlauskas was featured on the “Washington Talk” show for Voice of America. Garlauskas spoke on the significance of the Republic of Korea’s growing relationship with NATO, in the context of President Yoon’s recent visit to the NATO Summit, during which European and Asian allies strategized collective deterrence strategies against threats from […]

China Defense Policy

In the News

Jul 6, 2022

Nawaz in NBC News: The Taliban have dug up the car their founding leader used to escape after the U.S.-led invasion

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jul 6, 2022

Riaz in Reuters: Ravaged by floods, Bangladesh pitches plan to adapt to climate impacts

By Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Jul 6, 2022

Kroenig in Newsweek on China, Russia, and US military capabilities

By Atlantic Council

Matthew Kroenig discusses how the United States must prepare to engage Russia and China simultaneously.

China Conflict

Experts

Events