The Difficulties and Possibilities of China’s Pulling Taiwan Together in the Context of Great Power Competition: What is China’s Better Alternative to Unifying Taiwan by Force?
by Hainan Zhou, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
This essay by PSIA student, Hainan Zhou proposes a strategy that begins with using economic disadvantages to gradually increase Beijing’s influence on Taiwanese society while maintaining the existing diplomatic siege on Taiwan. The approach aims to create economic dependence, prompting Taiwan to passively move closer to mainland China and allowing for increased meddling in its affairs. However, careful consideration is necessary regarding the timing, means, and utilization of this economic intervention for cross-strait negotiations.
China’s Eurasian Strategy
by Marcello Galuzzo, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
This PSIA student essay explores whether the Shanghai Cooperation Organization could be the response to an American Indo-Pacific.
Hedging Between Two Seas?
by Camille Ibos, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
This PSIA student essay explores how New Zealand has embraced the Indo-Pacific concept and prioritized independence, inclusiveness, and diversification in its foreign policy as well as how it seeks to safeguard a stable Indo-Pacific through trade centrality, a rules-based order, and its anti-nuclear stance. As geo-strategic tensions increase, New Zealand may explore cooperation with Quad and AUKUS members, seek new markets for trade diversification, and foster relationships with ASEAN and India for future opportunities.
Intellectual Property in the Indo-Pacific
by Auriane Mattera, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
This PSIA student essay written by Auriane Mattera examines the multipolarity that the Indo-Pacific is experiencing in patent production, driven by the shift to knowledge economies. Private companies, rather than governments, are leading the competitive struggle, while government funding for R&D has declined. Geopolitical risks and the securitization of private companies may reshape IP competition in the Indo-Pacific, necessitating research on governmental proxy usage of private companies for future IP strategies.
South Korea’s New Southern Policy: An Indo-Pacific strategy in disguise
by Florence Wabinski, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
In this essay, Florence Wabinski analyses South Korea’s attempt to develop an Indo-Pacific strategy under the guise of the New Southern Policy (Plus) framework.
South Korea’s middle power security ambition: strategic autonomy
by Claire (Hyun seung) Jeon, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
This PSIA student essay written by Claire (Hyun seung) Jeon outlines South Korea’s security ambition for strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific region.
Smaller states’ multidimensional approach to the Indo-Pacific
by Samira Grotto, PSIA, Sciences Po
In this PSIA student essay written by Samira Grotto examines the current Indo-Pacific geopolitical framework: the rise of China, big power dynamics and implications for smaller and middle powers.
How is the Indo-Pacific putting India and China into a power competition relation, and how is India trying to resist China?
by Susane Radjaradjane, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
In this essay Susane Radjaradjane analyses the balance of power in the theatre of the Indo-Pacific and she also outlines the India’s policies and strategic alliances in order to resist China.
Reaching strategic autonomy in the naval industry: A challenge for India in the context of its strategy for the Indo-Pacific
by Marie Desbonnets, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
This PSIA student essay written by Marie Desbonnets analyses the evolution of the Indian Naval Industry and its quest of strategic autonomy in the theatre of the Indo-Pacific.
Japan’s quest for energy security in the ‘new’ world of geopolitics
by Tanvi Riise, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
Tanvi Riise analyses Japan’s quest for energy security in light of a global energy crisis and ever changing geopolitical scenario.
To what extent is the Indo-Pacific the battleground of a new Cold War between the United States and China?
by Victoire Reboul, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
In this PSIA student essay, Victoire Reboul argues that the idea of a « new Cold War » between the US and China in the Indo-Pacific is misguided due to factors such as high interdependence and the adoption of a two-track foreign policy by most states in the region. Hence, framing the rivalry as a Cold War would be a strategic mistake. The Indo-Pacific is moving towards a model of dynamic bipolarity rather than a return to the Cold War era.
Continuity and Change in Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
by Brynn Hansen, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
In this essay, Brynn Hansen examines President Biden’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by analysing the similarities and differences to his predecessor’s strategic proposals.
Japan’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in Cyberspace
by Piotr Malachinski, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
In this essay PSIA Student, Piotr Malachinski the explores the significant cyber security threats that the Indo-Pacific region faces as it becomes a hub for IT development, increasing the risk of cyber-crime and competition. China is seen as capitalizing on this environment to further its information control and secure access to state secrets. Japan’s cyber-conscious approach and diplomatic efforts show promise, but policy changes and better resource allocation may be needed for effective implementation of the Indo-Pacific cyber strategy.
The Geotechnological Competition Between USA and China as a Catalyst of the Indo-Pacific Security
by Sterenn Briand, PSIA – Sciences Po Paris
In this essay, Sterenn Briand examines the possibility of geopolitical competition between USA and China and the implications on security in the Indo-Pacific region.