Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

Insights from Ian Ja Chong.

While free trade has become politically infeasible in Washington, there are other ways to shore up the U.S. presence in one of the world's fastest-growing regions.

It seems unlikely Trump 2.0 would upend security structures in the region. In trade and commerce, however, Trump's potential return has Asian officials and observers hugely worried. 

The AUKUS debate is incredibly important. But a reshaping of New Zealand’s foreign policy is already happening in other ways.

Washington’s failure in approving the IPEF trade pillar sent a clear message to Asia-Pacific partners. But all is not lost. 

Compliance with the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act will be difficult. But it could bring Jakarta considerable long-term benefits.

With IPEF, the U.S. administration is hoping to sidestep domestic politics while addressing issues such as supply chains and climate change.

“We’re not trying to decouple from China,” the U.S. president insisted, “but what we’re trying to do is change the relationship for the better.”

An introduction to the 21-member grouping and the main events to watch at this year's summit.

The upcoming APEC summit in San Francisco will be a visible culmination of the work that has gone into making economic engagement the leading edge of diplomacy.

An IPEF agreement notwithstanding, companies in the Indo-Pacific will still be at risk of disruptions to their supply networks.

With China poised to enter the conversation, it’s critical for Washington to overcome internal obstacles and negotiation troubles to leave its mark on digital trade rules.