Indo-Pacific Affairs has emerged as a major center of geo-strategic interest. As a political and strategic concept, it has gradually established in the foreign policy lexicon of some countries, especially the United States, India, Japan and Australia. Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs focus on Southeast Asia, the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean.
Domestic politics has led to a shift in the economic dependency of the Maldives from India to China. This is not a new revelation, but rather a trend seen since 2013 and this oscillation between India and China can have dire effects on the Maldives. ...
Despite frictions, the leaders from all three countries emphasised the importance of continuing the trilateral dialogue, stating it was essential for resolving issues of mutual concern ...
The Philippines should capitalize on ASEAN chairmanship to advance internal political reform, especially ASEAN’s stance on pressing issues that affect its members ...
Despite several maritime incidents, the countries did not give up their patience and calm for long-term growth and prosperity. So, the Western Pacific Naval Symposium is a collective effort of diverse member countries that address maritime-related affairs or sudden accidents between countries' navies ...
Indo-Pacific will help India economically accentuate its purpose to create free trade movement and connectivity, but the US-led initiative Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) excludes China ...
The story of Hong Kong illustrates how a lack of clear provisions and a long-term vision in a single policy can jeopardize the prosperity of a well-established economic powerhouse like Hong Kong. While Hong Kong aims to emulate China and align itself with its objectives, there's uncertainty regarding whether mimicking China's policies will guarantee success for Hong Kong ...
Philippines-India relations have strengthen across domains including maritime security and cooperation and Jaishankar’s visit to Manila is a testimony of practical cooperation in such areas ...
The rise of China has created an unsettling effect in the region and China has enormous potential to become a global force, to overtake the US in economic, political, and military power and influence in the next few decades ...
Japan is also a member of the Build Back Better World (B3W) initiative, which is a global infrastructure partnership launched by the United States and other countries and it is part of a broader effort to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region ...
Rise of China and its Influence Over the Indo-Pacific
Though China rejects the international claims on the Indo-Pacific region, the world countries hold more maritime military exercises in order to ensure a “free and open Indo-Pacific†...