Our Work
Our scholars conduct in-depth research on the issues that will drive developments in the Indo-Pacific region: security in the Taiwan Strait, allies and partners, the intersection of defense and emerging technology, and economic security.
Project 2049
Analyzing the Taiwan Strait, China, and the People’s Liberation ArmyLEARN MORE
Allies & Partners
Strengthening America’s alliances and partnerships in the Indo-PacificLEARN MORE
Economic Security
Defining economic statecraft for a new eraLEARN MORE
Defense & Technology
Preparing for conventional, nuclear, and emerging threatsLEARN MORE
IIPS in Action
India is a Situational Partner, Not an Ally
November 5, 2025
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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