The Indo-Pacific Program examines key developments in this economically dynamic yet strategically volatile region. Traditional flashpoints include Cross-Strait tensions, territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas, and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. At the same time, the region grapples with a host of non-traditional security threats—from climate change and organized crime to the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people—alongside the persistent danger of terrorism. Together, these challenges pose significant risks to the stability of global supply chains.
This program provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments across economic, traditional security, and non-traditional security domains, as well as the strategies adopted by governments and regional organizations to address these challenges. It focuses on the security and defense policies of major stakeholders—including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its member states, Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States—while also examining in detail the role and strategies of the European Union (EU).
Furthermore, the program examines security-oriented cooperation mechanisms such as AUKUS and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), as well as economic initiatives, including China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative (GGI).
