Indo-Pacific maritime region, Indian and Pacific oceans Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Indo-Pacific Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Indo-Pacific Also known as: Asia-Pacific Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Assistant Editor for Encyclopædia Britannica. He covers topics primarily related to Asia and Asian Studies. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 19, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Also known as: Asia-Pacific (Show more) Indo-Pacific, maritime region spanning the Indian and Pacific oceans that has become a significant focal point of geopolitical strategy and tension throughout the 21st century. The term has been widely adopted in policy discourse by the United States and its allies, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, India, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the countries of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Although Russia and China also prioritize the region strategically, they generally prefer the older term “Asia-Pacific.” While there is broad agreement on the general area of the Indo-Pacific, various countries interpret its exact boundaries differently, reflecting their unique ...(100 of 1209 words)

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