To the degree that they have developed Indo-Pacific visions themselves, emphasising cooperation rather than strategic competition. ADVERTISEMENTRather than evolving a single, comprehensive institutional framework, we are witnessing the minilateralisation of regional cooperation where a small group of like-minded countries collaborate on specific, issue-based goals, often bypassing larger, formal regional institutions. Multiplication of trilateral, issue-specific dialogue formats like the India-France-Australia Trilateral Dialogue or the Japan-Australia-India Strategic Dialogue that allow for more targeted cooperation on specific challenges has also been spotted. The rise of populism, nationalism, and protectionism in some countries raises concerns about the future of multilateralism and the effectiveness of international cooperation. The region has thus become an unavoidable reference point in regional strategic discourse regardless of one’s position towards it.

Source: The Telegraph February 04, 2026 02:56 UTC