November 3, 2021 – November 4, 2021
The Indo-Pacific region is predicted to become the global economic and strategic center of gravity. However, the questions of who and how the region’s maritime space will be governed have become an unavoidable issue, especially for small and emerging economies. It is critical to ensure unimpeded seaborne access to trade and transit, as China increasingly looks to assert its hegemony in the region. This Roundtable aims to address these key questions while focusing on the broader context of the future of the current regional security architecture and future areas of cooperation and divergence.
Can you please summarize the following:
- Does AUKUS supplement or undermine the Quad?
- Can interests and values be aligned in the Indo-Pacific region?
- How is ASEAN positioned amidst new regional frameworks?
- Which states are emerging leaders in the Indo-Pacific region?
- What is the future of international efforts to prevent China from threatening the security interests of other states in the region?
