The Routledge Handbook of US Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific

This handbook provides a comprehensive survey of US foreign policy throughout the Indo-Pacific, covering its historical evolution, regional challenges, and policy considerations. It explores how the US has managed its presence in the region and addresses key issues such as inter-state security, human rights, trade, and technology. The book is designed for students and scholars of US foreign policy, international relations, and the Indo-Pacific region.

Format: Hardback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive handbook offers a thorough examination of US foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific, a region that encompasses approximately 60% of the world's population, accounts for most of the world's largest and fastest-growing economies, hosts around half of the world's states with full nuclear capabilities, and is characterized by a complex web of unresolved tensions, disputes, and conflicts. Given its immense diversity, dynamism, and competitiveness, the Indo-Pacific is widely regarded as the most complex and challenging region on Earth.

US strategy in the Indo-Pacific has evolved over centuries, with its physical presence largely unchallenged since the mid-20th century. However, the rapid development and expanding influence of China, along with the growth of India, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and other countries, as well as political and economic crises and disruptions within the United States itself, have placed the US in a newly uncertain position and presented it with a range of unfamiliar challenges.

To delve into how the US has navigated and continues to navigate its regional history and its approach to the modern-day landscape of an Indo-Pacific that has only recently gained prominence within international political discourse, the book features 33 newly commissioned chapters from esteemed experts in the field. Drawing from both traditional realms of International Relations theory and more critical perspectives, the book aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of US policy and strategy in the Indo-Pacific. It explores US policy and strategy towards regional governments, states, and multilateral institutions, as well as addressing pressing issues such as inter-state security, human rights, trade, artificial intelligence, and cyber strategy.

The handbook is organized into four parts:

History of the US in the Indo-Pacific: This section provides an overview of the US's historical presence and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, including its colonial history, military interventions, and diplomatic efforts. It explores the factors.

Theorizing US Policy and Presence in the Indo-Pacific: This section examines the theoretical frameworks and concepts that shape US policy and presence in the Indo-Pacific. It explores the role of power, ideology, security, trade, and regional institutions in shaping US policy towards the region.

The US and Indo-Pacific States and Institutions: This section examines the relationships between the US and individual Indo-Pacific states, as well as the regional institutions such as ASEAN, APEC, and the Pacific Alliance. It explores the challenges and opportunities for cooperation and collaboration between the US and these states and institutions.

The US and Indo-P.: This section focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities that the US faces in the Indo-Pacific region, including the rise.

In conclusion, this handbook offers a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and interested individuals seeking to understand US foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific. By providing a comprehensive analysis of the region's history, dynamics, and challenges, it sheds light on the complex web of factors that shape US policy and presence in the Indo-Pacific and offers insights into the future of US-Indo-Pacific relations.

Weight: 1140g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367863142