The Geopolitical Dimension of the Indo-Pacific Security Architecture: Challenges, Scenarios, Consequences

Abstract

The article reviews the book of Michael Robert Auslin "Asia’s
New Geopolitics. Essay on Reshaping the Indo-Pacific". The
book outlines direction and prospects for the development of a
macro-regional project which reflects the endeavors of the USA
to ensure common security. The review analyzes the author’s
provisions concerning Washington’s intentions and actions
to enlist the support of allies and partners whose interests
coincide with that of American and aimed at staving off the
proliferation of threats posed by China's international politics.
The author draws attention to the fact that the American vision
of FOIP (Free and Open Indo-Pacific) implies not so much to
seek opportunities from cooperation with China but presumes a
policy to prevent China's geopolitical superiority in strategically
important geographical areas.

geopolitics, rimland, Indo-Pacific, Asiatic Mediterranean, security.