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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 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.

Content

In the News

Apr 11, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in the Times of India

On April 10, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in the Times of India on the recent launch of Japan’s first full aircraft carrier since World War II.

Defense Technologies
Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Apr 10, 2024

This aspect of the Biden-Kishida summit will define the military response to an Indo-Pacific crisis

By Markus Garlauskas

The US and Japan must modernize their command and control structures to ensure deterrence and defeat threats in the Indo-Pacific.

Defense Policy
Indo-Pacific

In the News

Apr 9, 2024

Searight in the Mainichi Shimbun

On April 8, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Amy Searight was interviewed for an article by the Mainichi Shinbun, a major Japanese news platform. She discussed the significance of Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to Washington, DC, and how the shared vision for the US-Japan alliance is being translated into concrete action on defense and economic security […]

Indo-Pacific
Japan

In the News

Mar 29, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in VOA

On March 29, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in VOA, where he explained that under the US-Japan security upgrade plan, USFJ will enjoy enhanced authority in INDOPACOM and “greater institutional ability to communicate and coordinate with the [Japan Self-Defense Forces].”

Indo-Pacific
Japan

Issue Brief

Mar 29, 2024

Bolstering cooperation among Quad and Pacific Island countries

By Parker Novak, Kyoko Imai

As the Pacific Islands’ relevance grows, there’s an influx of diplomatic attention and development assistance as external powers seek to curry favor with the sixteen countries. Australia, India, Japan, and the United States (the Quad) seeks to bolster regional engagement to address key regional issues including climate, connectivity, economic development, and maritime security.

Australia
Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Mar 28, 2024

The G7 needs a permanent secretariat. The 2024 elections cycle demonstrates why.

By Francis Shin

Establishing a permanent secretariat would enable Group of Seven members to develop more consistent strategies together.

Economy & Business
European Union

In the News

Mar 20, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in SCMP

On March 19, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in a South China Morning Post article, where he discussed political roadblocks to a prospective new Japan-ROK diplomatic agreement.

Indo-Pacific
Japan

Econographics

Mar 12, 2024

Stalled growth in the UK, Germany, and Japan darken global economic outlook

By Josh Lipsky and Alisha Chhangani

The world's two largest economies won't be able to generate enough growth for the UK, Germany, and Japan—it is going to have to happen from within.

Economy & Business
Fiscal and Structural Reform

In the News

Mar 7, 2024

Dean on University of Sydney podcast

On March 6, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean spoke on an episode of the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Center Briefing Room podcast, where he discussed Indo-Pacific security issues and Australia-Japan-United States trilateral cooperation from “the view of the United States.”

Australia
Indo-Pacific

In the News

Mar 1, 2024

Hinata-Yamaguchi in the Japan Times

On March 1, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Ryo Hinata-Yamaguchi was quoted in the Japan Times on the Japan Self-Defense Forces’ plans to replace outdated aircraft with UAV technology.

Defense Technologies
Indo-Pacific

Experts