Indo-Pacific

FAST THINKING: How do you solve a problem like North Korea?

By Atlantic Council

Our experts break down the White House meeting between US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on North Korea, space, trade, and more.

The mythology of a rising Asia…and how America can make a difference

By Vasuki Shastry

The mythology of a rising Asia is not entirely accurate. This is because much of the regional economic growth has been accompanied by worsening social outcomes. However, as the Biden administration asserts a renewed US focus on the region, these worsening social outcomes provide a strong opportunity for engagement.

Pakistan must tackle extreme heat if it wants to be a geoeconomic power

By Damola Aluko, Kim Austin, and Fatima Khalil

Pakistani leaders promise to lead South Asia into an era of prosperity, however, leadership must realize that extreme heat resilience and sustainable economic growth are inextricably linked. Pakistan cannot achieve its goals of regional connectivity and economic wellness unless it revises its economic strategy to fully tackle its extreme heat crisis.

Why India’s COVID-19 crisis could spell global economic catastrophe

By Nitya Biyani

India was projected to lead a surge in emerging-market growth this year. How much will its second-wave crisis impact the global economy?

State of the Order: Assessing April 2021

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.