The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the primary theater of great power competition in the 21st century. The United States, along with allies including Japan, Australia, and India, has developed a comprehensive strategy to maintain influence in this critical region.

QUAD and AUKUS

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) and the AUKUS security pact represent the institutionalization of Indo-Pacific cooperation. These frameworks aim to provide a counterbalance to growing Chinese influence in the region.