DANIEL H. KATZ
Everywhere one looks in the Indo-Pacific
region, a potential geopolitical crisis seems
just on the horizon. Whether it is maritime
vessels plying the disputed waters of the
South China Sea,1 rising tensions related
to Taiwan, or the contested Line of Actual
Control2 separating India and China, the
risks of armed conflict appear to be rising
as the projection of hard power continues
apace. These ongoing flashpoints require
that the national security establishments of
adversarial countries intensify their resolve
to pursue discreet defense diplomacy,
which has the potential to mitigate conflict
and avert crises.
Competition among nations over
influence and territorial claims is an
enduring feature of the international
system. The preeminence of the United
States throughout the Indo-Pacific in the
post-Cold War period has largely helped
maintain a stable equilibrium. However,
tectonic shifts largely driven by the dramatic
rise of China are underway in the region,
presaging a more dangerous future.
While a strong military deterrent
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