Indian Ocean Security: An American Perspective

Asst. Prof. Jeffrey Payne, together with discussant Dr. Premesha Saha, will lead this free seminar in the YCAPS Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue. They will discuss the US approach to the Indian Ocean within the context of its larger Indo-Pacific strategy. U.S. policy towards the Indo-Pacific is primarily perceived through its approaches to via the Pacific Ocean, but when considering U.S. perspectives on the Indo-Pacific it is essential not to overlook the Indian Ocean Region. U.S. engagement in the Indian Ocean must navigate a large set of challenges, immense regional diversity, and bureaucratic seams. Through these variables, a clearer picture of what U.S. aims are, what key engagements are prioritized, and how the Indian Ocean matters to the affairs of the Pacific states. This session offers an invaluable opportunity for policymakers, scholars, and enthusiasts to gain deep insights into the intricate dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, with a particular focus on the Indian Ocean and US approaches to it.

YCAPS is glad to partner with Temple University Japan’s Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies to deliver this opportunity. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. John Bradford, Executive Director of YCAPS and ICAS Academic Fellow.

Please Bring a photo ID upon reception.

Please use This Link to RSVP for in-person attendence.

Location:

Temple University Japan Campus, Room 409

1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

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