Indo-Pacific

Overview

The Indo-Pacific is a hub of economic dynamism and a focal point of strategic competition. As China advances economic and maritime ambitions, the region’s chokepoints, alliances, and technology ecosystems hold global significance. The NYU Development Research Institute examines how trusted infrastructure, resilient supply chains, and inclusive development models can reinforce regional stability and expand opportunity.

Strategic Question 

How can the U.S. and its allies combine development and deterrence to counter authoritarian influence and sustain an open, rules-based regional order?

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Can the U.S. Keep China from Disrupting U.S. Ocean Shipping?

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360° View of How Southeast Asia Can Attract More FDI in Chips and AI

Outcompeting China Starts Here: How Southeast Asia Strengthens US Supply Chains and Global Influence By Hon. Mark Kennedy In the global competition for technological leadership and economic resilience, Southeast Asia is quickly emerging as a critical node. Anchored by countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, the region holds enormous promise for next-generation semiconductor and artificial […]

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Strategic Competition in the Second Trump Administration

The strategic competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) emerged prominently during Donald Trump’s first administration. Policies such as tariffs and trade restrictions, initially implemented under Trump, were subsequently maintained and expanded under Joe Biden’s administration. Now, as the makeup of the second Trump Administration takes shape and following the […]

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AI Diplomacy in a Divided Word

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America’s AI Strategy: Playing Defense While China Plays to Win

America is making a critical mistake in its AI strategy—it is overreaching in playing defense but doing the opposite in playing offense. While Washington is busy building regulatory walls to restrict access to AI compute power (a term encompassing computational resources used to train and run AI models), China is circumventing these barriers and strategically developing asymmetric advantages. […]

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