Indo-Pacific region in recent times has emerged as a zone of diverging interests and priorities. Do you think the Global Security Initiative will supersede QUAD in the region?
Introduction
Indo-pacific region has emerged as focus of global geo-politics due to its importance as major trade route (60% energy trade) as well as presence of major powers in the region
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1. China - It's interest lies with hegemony over Indo-pacific.
[e.g.] South China Sea - Nine dash line claim, control over Taiwan
Maritime Silk route over Indo-pacific
Defence infra / Bases along choke point like Djibouti
2. India - Interest to become Net-security provider over Indian ocean
To prevent Chinese hegemony
Advance Trade Interest
3. USA - Sees China's rise as threat to it's traditional power
Want to secure semi-conductor supply chain
Overall influence on Indo-pacific
4. ASEAN - Wants a ASEAN-centric Indo-pacific
To combat China's claim over South China Sea
Prajnanandan Giri
International Relations
Indo-Pacific Geopolitics
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