The United States’ Free and Open Indo-Pacific Policy and its Implications on China

Abstract

Under the contemporary international political scenario, Indo pacific is considered as the most significant region in the world. The last three the US administrations have consecutively focused on this region in their national security policies. However, this article has particularly focused on the Joe Biden’s newIndo-Pacific Strategyand with more focus on the implications of this strategy on China. Economic and military rise of China is attracting the US’s concerns regarding its liberal order and hegemonic influence in the region. China has focused on Indo pacific region for trade and investments consequently getting the status of biggest trading partner of almost every state of this region. Through, Belt and Road initiatives China is changing the economic and diplomatic trajectories with its all-neighboring countries. The United State, through, its partnerships and alliances-based policy in Indo pacific region is attempting to counter balance the rising power of China. However, it is unclear whether this policy will lead towards further cooperation or competition in the region? And how would this policy affect China’s foreign policy and sphere of influence in the region