Japan’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in Cyberspace
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.