Working Group
Indo-Pacific
Navigating the tides of innovation and influence
The Working Group Indo-Pacific examines the Indo-Pacific’s strategic significance, focusing on regional security, maritime disputes, and power dynamics between the US, China, and regional players. It analyses economic integration, military cooperation, and emerging threats. Monthly briefings provide fact-based insights and visualisations on key geopolitical trends shaping the region’s security landscape.
Working Group Members
Publications
Policy Implications of Shigeru Ishiba’sPremiership
Policy Implications of Shigeru Ishiba’s Premiership, regionally and globally
What are the policy implications of Shigeru Ishiba's premiership? Ishiba will seek multilateral agreements and seek to strengthen relationships with allies and neighbors. Ishiba has a vision for a safe, Free and Open Indo-Pacific. His government is still young and has not had the opportunity to make a change, but as a former defense minister, his policies seem logical.
Junior Research Fellow
Trump 2.0: What it Means for the Indo-Pacific
Challenges and Opportunities for the Indo-Pacific in Donald Trump's New Era
What are the implications of Trump’s presidency for the Indo-Pacific? Trump’s second term brings a mix of challenges and opportunities for the Indo-Pacific region, with implications for the economy, security, and diplomatic relations. As Trump’s administration unfolds, countries in the region will need to adapt to his transactional approach and navigate the uncertainty his presidency may bring.
Junior Research Fellow
2024 - The Year the EU Discovered Southeast Asia
In 2024 both policymakers and media personalities in the EU realised the importance of Southeast Asia.
The EU has increased focus on Southeast Asia in its global strategy. The EU and ASEAN launched the €9.3 million SCOPE program for research and mobility. Southeast Asia's strategic importance offers the EU a chance to expand its influence.
Alumni Research Fellow
