The Indo-Pacific, a contemporary term, spans the Indian and Pacific Oceans and includes three of the most populous nations globally: India, China, and Indonesia. This expansive region is characterized by a multitude of critical hotspots. These include unresolved territorial disputes in the South China Sea and concerning Taiwan; the ongoing threats of nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea; persistent piracy that plagues areas such as the Horn of Africa, the Gulf of Aden, and various island chains. The region is further burdened with environmental security concerns.
The lack of robust regulation and shortcomings in multilateral cooperation have intensified regional uncertainty and instability. This situation underscores the complex security landscape and the imperative for collaborative strategies across the Indo-Pacific region.
