Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment 2020

The Asia-Pacific Regional Security Assessment provides insight into key regional strategic, geopolitical, economic, military and security topics.

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a world-leading authority on global security, political risk and military conflict. It is renowned for its annual Military Balance assessment of countries' armed forces and for its high-powered security summits, including the Shangri-La Dialogue. Its mission is to promote the adoption of sound policies to further global peace and security and maintain civilised international relations.

Introduction 1. The Deteriorating Sino-American Relationship and the Indo-Pacific Bonnie S. Glaser 2. The End of the INF Treaty: Implications for Asia Douglas Barrie, Michael Elleman and Meia Nouwens 3. The United States' Regional Alliances and Partnerships William Tow 4. Diplomacy and the DPRK Brendan Taylor 5. Japan and Indo-Pacific Security Christopher W. Hughes 6. The Breakdown in Japan-ROK Relations William Choong 7. Indonesia's Security Challenges: Domestic Politics and External Threats Aaron Connelly 8. Australia's Security and Defence Outlook Andrew Davies 9. Europe and Regional Security Euan Graham