Indo-Pacific

The U.S.–Japan Alliance Must Become a Systems Alliance

At a recent panel discussion at G1 Silicon Valley on “Navigating a Strategic Roadmap for the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” I argued that the alliance is entering a new era. For decades, the U.S.-Japan relationship rested on a durable formula. America provided security guarantees. Japan provided economic strength, technological excellence, and steadfast partnership. That model helped anchor stability in […]

Middle Power Agency Calls Amid Rules-Based Order and Spheres of Influence Anxiety

Introduction The past few years have seen intensifying anxieties about the so-called rules-based order (RBO) intersecting with calls for middle and smaller powers in the rest of the world (ROW) to step up in the wake of rising strategic competition. The intersection of order anxiety and activism calls is critical to the world’s trajectory, as […]

Ports of Power

Ports are no longer just commercial gateways — they are strategic assets that shape supply chains, alliance cohesion, and geopolitical leverage. Ports of Power examines how long-duration infrastructure finance, ownership structures, and operational control influence global competition in an era of intensifying geoeconomic rivalry. The report analyzes the strategic implications of port investment and governance […]

Address to Tô Lâm, Vietnam’s National Leader: Building a 24/7 Government Powered by Trust and Technology

Your Excellency General Secretary Tô Lâm, distinguished ministers, esteemed colleagues and friends. As we gather here in London, I am reminded of one of America’s proudest traditions: that those we have once fought hardest often become our closest friends. Great Britain, our adversary at America’s birth, became our most enduring ally. Germany and Japan, enemies […]

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 […]

A Conversation on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo

Working closely with its partners and allies to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific has been a priority for the Biden administration. Launched in May 2022, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is the cornerstone of the White House’s strategy in the world’s most dynamic region. IPEF aims to enhance economic partnerships that would bolster […]

US and Japan Collaborating on Energy Security and Infrastructure

The US and Japan both seek to ensure energy security in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Japan was foundational in building the liquified natural gas (LNG) market decades ago. How can deeper collaboration between the US and Japan today help cultivate hydrogen development, critical mineral supply chains, and infrastructure investments for next-generation energy systems? How […]

Roundtable on Development Finance in the Indo-Pacific