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The most comprehensive measure of power in the world’s most consequential region.
See how 27 countries stack up across the Indo-Pacific. Our comprehensive index measures power across eight key themes, from economic relationships to military capability, revealing who holds influence and how it's exercised across the region.
Power in Asia isn't static. Compare countries year-on-year, analyse trends since 2018, and identify where the balance is shifting. Filter by theme or drill into specific measures to understand what's driving change in the region's strategic landscape.
Move beyond assumptions with rigorous, transparent methodology. Whether you're assessing strategic risks, informing policy decisions, or reporting on regional dynamics, access the evidence you need to understand Asia's evolving power structure.
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2025 Asia Power Index Report
The most comprehensive measure of power in the world’s most consequential region.
