Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

Taiwan wasn't part of the initial group of IPEF members, but there's still room for future participation.

The region has thrown its support behind Washington's long-awaited economic engagement plan, even as the specifics remain vague.

The Biden administration’s IPEF formally kicked off on Monday with 13 member states.

The meeting fulfilled its purpose as a symbolic statement of American commitment, but came up short on the specifics.

The question hanging over the two-day summit is whether the U.S. can avoid viewing its relations with Southeast Asia solely through the lens of its competition with China.

COVID-19 recovery, the Ukraine conflict, and the new Indo-Pacific Economy Framework are likely to top the agenda during the May 12-13 meeting.

The U.S. president will be visiting South Korea and Japan from May 20-24.

Addressing regional concerns will be difficult, take time, and require U.S. policymakers to be responsive. But failure is not an option.