The Indo-Pacific in a Multipolar World: Security, Power, and Regional Order

The Indo-Pacific is shaped by shifting power relations, competing security priorities, and evolving regional institutions. This panel invites papers on how Asian states and political actors respond to a more multipolar international environment. Contributions may address regional security architectures, maritime disputes, alliances, strategic autonomy, defense policy, and the role of middle and smaller powers. Papers may also consider how geopolitical competition affects domestic politics and the prospects for regional cooperation.