The USA's national interests and power in the Indo-Pacific

What this note covers

1. US national interests in the Indo-Pacific
2. Hard power: forward military presence and AUKUS
3. Soft power: the alliance network and democratic values
4. Sharp power: sanctions and export controls
5. Smart power: the Quad and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
6. Effectiveness in achieving national interests

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