The Indo-Pacific is a strategic system encompassing the Indian and Pacific oceans, reflecting the expanding interests and reach of China and India as well as the enduring role of the US. The Lowy Institute's International Security program presents a weekly selection of links illuminating the changing security picture in this increasingly connected super-region.
- Rani Mullen and Cody Poplin in Foreign Affairs look at 'The New Great Game' in the Indo-Pacific.
- What are the ideas that separate the US and China?
- It seems Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping were in a 'soft power battle' during their visit to the US over the last week. But who won?
- Xi's profile in the US was also overshadowed by Pope Francis.
- A great article from The Atlantic outlining new research on the cliché 'China's increasing assertiveness'. Something many analysts, including myself, are guilty of.
- Did a Chinese test-flight break Mach 5?
- India is now the second-biggest consumer of US weapons. There are rumours in the Indian press that this could expand to include submarines.
- A cool inside look at India's newest warship, INS Kochi, from NDTV India.
- The Guardian has a report on 'Modi's highway' to the Bay of Bengal via Myanmar.
- The Pentagon is reporting that China's SSBNs will begin deterrence patrols 'soon'.