As the United States faces growing democratic challenges at home, the second part of this series brings together leading experts to examine what this means for liberal democracy across the Indo-Pacific.
Their perspectives explore whether Washington's declining influence strengthens authoritarianism — or creates space for new, regionally rooted approaches to democratic governance.
Read MoreWritten by Uwe Hoering
With every further escalation, the pressure to close ranks, to form hostile blocs and thus the danger of a military confrontation grows.
Read MoreWritten by Dr Seohee Park
Beyond its borders, the yen’s fluctuations have sent ripples throughout the Indo-Pacific region. As regional economies are also influenced by the yen’s depreciation, the spectre of competitive devaluations looms large.
