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Geostrategic Competition for Military Basing in the Indian Ocean Region

Given that the United States shares certain threat perceptions and objectives with key regional maritime democracies and other like-minded partners, Washington should develop deeper security and economic partnerships as it rebalances its IOR posture to meet the asymmetric challenge posed by the PRC.

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By Isaac B. Kardon
Published on Feb 8, 2023

Brookings Institution

About the Author

Isaac B. Kardon

Former Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Isaac B. Kardon was a senior fellow for China studies in the Asia Program.

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