Indo Pacific Strategy Report

Despite the many headlines the concept has generated, the state of the conversation and its future prospects remain unclear.

A closer look at the development of a platform for U.S. security engagement in the region.  

Progress on the agreement put the defense aspect of the relationship back in the headlines.

The new Indo-Pacific Strategy Report brings little new to the table.

A recent interaction spotlighted efforts to deepen defense sides between the two sides despite the challenges that remain.

A closer look at the broader significance of the new announcement.

The dynamics at play at Asia’s premier security summit only reinforced existing regional worries that the divisions between Washington and Beijing are set to endure.

While the much-anticipated report is a notable development for US Asia policy and offers much promise, there remain uncertainties about how rhetoric will translate into reality.