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Rebranded. Expanded.The Institute for Indo-Pacific Security

Formerly the Project 2049 Institute, the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS) is a new organization whose mission is to be at the leading edge of strategy and policy development for how the United States must compete, and win, a global competition with China centered on the Indo-Pacific.
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IIPS in action

Korea

"Geographically located at the center of the Indo-Pacific’s most contested security dynamics and technologically advanced across space, missile defense, and information systems, South Korea is uniquely positioned to serve as an essential partner for U.S. space operations."

Taiwan

“A common refrain in Washington is that Taiwan is not taking its defense seriously — that it spends too little, moves too slowly and relies too heavily on others. That notion is even used to justify reductions in U.S. support for the island’s security.”

India

"India is an important situational partner to the United States, but it is in no way a permanent ally of the free world."

China

"The most concerning aspect of North Korea’s nuclear program today is its expanding cooperation with Russia, which could significantly accelerate North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and broader technological development, including space assets."

Research & Analysis

Space for the Indo-Pacific: Elevating South Korea’s Role in the Regional Space Ecosystem

Space has emerged as an indispensable domain of national power, underpinning nearly every aspect of modern military and economic activity. No longer primarily associated with exploration, scientific pursuits, or symbolic prestige, space has become central to national security and global leadership. Against this backdrop, the Republic of Korea stands at a critical inflection point. Geographically located at the center of the Indo-Pacific’s most contested security dynamics and technologically advanced across space, missile defense, and information systems, South Korea is uniquely positioned to serve as an essential partner for U.S. space operations.

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Enduring Legacies: World War II and the Indo-Pacific

On September 2, 1945, Imperial Japan surrendered to the Allied forces, bringing an end to years of bloody conflict. Eighty years later, the war’s imprint on the international order persists, shaping the interactions of regional powers to this day. Whether it is the connections forged among allies and former adversaries, the troubled legacies of colonial rule, or the inspiring potential of space exploration, this collection brings together prominent and emerging regional scholars to reflect on the threads connecting WWII to today’s Indo-Pacific landscape.

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Fourth Plenary Session Of The 20th Central Committee Of The Communist Party Of China: Doubling Down

On October 23rd, the Fourth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 20th Central Committee concluded. This annual meeting of CCP leadership sets the tone for the Party’s economic and national security priorities, and this year’s priorities were clear: the Party is doubling down on its economic development strategy and strengthening its national security tools.

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Evolving Partnerships: U.S. Alliances and the Pacific Islands

With the Pacific Island countries playing an outsized role in the competition with China, the United States and its allies need to adjust their foreign assistance strategies to create more meaningful, enduring, and sustainable partnerships.

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Our work

  • Project 2049

    Analyzing the Taiwan Strait, China, and the People’s Liberation Army

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  • Allies & Partners

    Strengthening America’s alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

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  • Economic Security

    Defining economic statecraft for a new era

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  • Defense & Technology

    Preparing for conventional, nuclear, and emerging threats

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Researcher Spotlight

Randall G. Schriver

Chairman of the Board of Directors

The Honorable Randall G. Schriver is founder and Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security. He was a founder of the Project 2049 Institute and previously served as its President and CEO.

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