By Emmett Stern The competition between Washington and Beijing has rightly commanded much of the media’s attention lately, but it elides a deeper story playing out in the Indo-Pacific. Several states – most notably Japan, South Korea and the Philippines – are shaping the regional architecture with more independence than they’ve had in the past. […]
In the Indo-Pacific, Middle Powers Gain Ground
No one is walking away from the U.S., but some countries are earning a greater say in regional affairs.
