US, EU & INDIA'S INDO PACIFIC STRATIEGIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
IN THE REGION IN GENERAL & PAKISTAN IN PARTICULAR

The Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a key geostrategic arena in recent years due to its economic and military significance, with more than half of the world’s population and two-thirds of its economy. The US and its allies, including the EU, India, Canada, France, ASEAN, and South Korea, have recognized the growing challenges posed by China’s increasing economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power in the region, as well as its pursuit of a sphere of influence. Each of these actors has developed its own Indo Pacific Strategy (IPS), reflecting their respective interests and priorities. The fundamental objective of the IPS is to prevent China from expanding its influence in the area. India is seen as a counterbalance to China’s growing power in the region, hence the US has tried to boost relations with India in recent years. India is improving its relations with major power and became active member of recently alliances (QUAD, I2U2 etc.)

This paper aims to comprehensively explore these strategies and their impact on both the wider region and Pakistan in particular. Currently, Pakistan hasn’t formulated any distinct IPS but has emphasized the use of the term “Asia-Pacific region.” These strategies may bring about both advantageous opportunities and challenges for Pakistan, particularly concerning economic cooperation and regional security.