New norms? The role of the Indo-Pacific in a changing world

The Democracy Forum presents a round-table discussion, titled ‘New norms? The role of the Indo-Pacific in a changing world’

Introduction: Lord Bruce, President of The Democracy

Forum Chair: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent

Discussants:

• Matthew Henderson, Associate Fellow, Council on Geostrategy
• Dr Priyanjali Malik, Author & Political Commentator
• Prof. Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Professor of International Relations, Dept of European & International Studies, King’s College London; Regional Envoy for East and Southeast Asia, King’s College London

The Indo-Pacific: a geographical expanse that is home to the world’s most vital sea routes, most populous nations, some of the world’s largest and fastest growing economies, and a slew of diverse political systems. Today, as interrelationships evolve between the West and the countries of the Indo-Pacific, the region has never been more pivotal. Yet are these partnerships protecting common interests in critical areas such as global economic growth, competition from China, energy security and climate issues? How might the democracy-versus-dictatorship competition play out within the Indo-Pacific and beyond, and what might this mean for regional and global security?