China-Us Competition: What Implications for the Indo-Pacific and Europe?

China has become the critical state for the re-ordering of international relations. Its strategic competition and rivalry with the United States (US) is having a profound effect on security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Changes to China’s political and military power are impacting the US’ alliance structure and other partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. Furthermore, China’s growing power is having an impact on European security through its deepening relations with Russia and its role in the war on Ukraine. There is a need to reflect on the changing inter-theatre dynamics set loose by China’s power. Against this backdrop, the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) organised a public event on 27 May 2024, bringing together experts and policymakers, to reflect on the following questions:

• How should we understand China-US competition from a strategic perspective?
• What are the implications of this competition for the Indo-Pacific region and Europe?

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