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.

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There are signs that Turkey is growing closer to Indonesia—and to ASEAN

Dispatches Feb 2, 2026

What to know about the US-India trade deal

By Michael Kugelman, Mark Linscott

Our experts explain what the preliminary US-India trade deal announced on Monday means for the future of the two countries’ ties.
Economy & Business India
There are signs that Turkey is growing closer to Indonesia—and to ASEAN

Dispatches Jan 29, 2026

What the Indo-Pacific thinks of the new US National Defense Strategy

By Atlantic Council experts

Our Indo-Pacific experts share how US allies and partners in the region are reacting to the United States’ latest National Defense Strategy, which calls for them to take on a more active role in their own security.
Conflict Defense Policy
There are signs that Turkey is growing closer to Indonesia—and to ASEAN

Dispatches Jan 27, 2026

TikTok’s new ownership structure doesn’t solve security concerns for Americans

By Kenton Thibaut

The deal does little to address the systemic challenges of information manipulation, foreign influence, and data exploitation on the platform.
China Defense Technologies

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.

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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.

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Events

Online Event Thu, March 5, 2026 • 11:00 am ET

How should the United States approach the China-Russia partnership?
China Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia
Public Event Thu, February 12, 2026 • 11:00 am ET

Congressman John Moolenaar on deterring aggression against Taiwan

AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, discusses how the United States and Taiwan can strengthen deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.
China Defense Industry Defense Policy Indo-Pacific
Public Event Tue, February 10, 2026 • 12:00 pm ET

Global Foresight 2036: What will the next decade bring?
China Economy & Business Energy & Environment Europe & Eurasia
Public Event Tue, February 3, 2026 • 12:30 pm ET

Tibetan democracy (in exile): religious freedom and political empowerment
Central Asia China Freedom and Prosperity Human Rights

Content

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Apr 14, 2025

There are signs that Turkey is growing closer to Indonesia—and to ASEAN

By Adinda Khaerani Epstein

The Indonesian president's latest visit to Turkey is only one sign that relations between the two countries are strong—and growing.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Lipsky quoted in AP News on the escalating trade war between the US and China

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China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Mullaney quoted in Politico on the Trump administration’s ability to reach trade deals within the 90-day pause

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Economy & Business Japan

Report

Apr 11, 2025

The imperative of augmenting US theater nuclear forces

By Greg Weaver

The United States and its allies and partners face an impending change in the threats they face from nuclear-armed adversaries: a strategic environment marked by two nuclear peer major powers.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart featured in Bloomberg

By Melanie Hart

On April 8th, 2025, Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart was quoted in a Bloomberg article on Beijing’s response to tariffs.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart in AP

By Melanie Hart

On April 9th, 2025, Global China Hub senior director Melanie Hart spoke to AP about Beijing’s response to tariffs.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Wen-Ti Sung on tariffs

By Wen-Ti Sung

From April 4th to 10th, Global China Hub nonresident fellow spoke to several news outlets about Beijing’s response to tariffs, including:

China Economy & Business

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Global China Hub nonresident fellow Wen-Ti Sung on Beijing’s “punishing” drills around Taiwan

By Wen-Ti Sung

On April 4th, 2025, Global China Hub nonresident fellow Wen-Ti Sung spoke to Agence France-Presse about the PLA’s use of barges in a potential invasion of Taiwan. The article was reposted in:

China Maritime Security

New Atlanticist

Apr 11, 2025

Want to understand the US-China trade war? Start with soybeans and batteries.

By Joseph Webster and Valentina Sader

As Washington and Beijing hit each other with new tariffs, two goods—soybeans and lithium-ion storage batteries—offer a window into the larger trade war.

Brazil China

In the News

Apr 11, 2025

Nikoladze quoted in DW on the implications of the BlackRock-CK Hutchinson deal

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China Economy & Business
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Experts

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Michael Allen

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Cybersecurity

Fellow

Paul Amato

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Missile Defense Nuclear Deterrence

Fellow

Peter Arvo

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Freedom and Prosperity Center

China Human Rights

Staff

Rayhan Asat

Former Senior Legal & Policy Advisor, China Lead

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Central Asia China

Fellow

Kyle Atwell

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Afghanistan Colombia

Fellow

Kelsang (Kaydor) Aukatsang

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Global China Hub

China Civil Society
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Events

Public Event Wed, March 25, 2026 • 8:00 am ET

How the UN can respond to the arbitrary detention and repression of Uyghurs
China Human Rights
Online Event Fri, March 27, 2026 • 9:30 am ET

IMEC during a time of war
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia India Middle East
Flagship Event Tue, June 9, 2026 • 9:00 am ET

2026 Global Energy Forum

The tenth Global Energy Forum will chart the course for continued innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the global energy transition. 
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