IISS Warns Asia-Pacific Is No Longer ‘Fully at Peace’ Amid Growing Security Threats

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) has warned that the Asia-Pacific region can no longer be considered fully at peace due to escalating security threats and heightened geopolitical tensions. According to the defense think tank’s assessment, the risk of military conflict has risen significantly, driven by intense U.S.-China rivalry, territorial disputes in the South China Sea, and North Korea’s ongoing nuclear advancements. This deteriorating security environment has prompted regional nations to accelerate military modernization and strengthen strategic alliances to deter potential aggression.

• The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) states that rising geopolitical tensions have degraded the long-standing peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region.
• Key drivers of instability include the strategic competition between the United States and China, particularly regarding Taiwan and contested areas in the South China Sea.
• North Korea’s persistent development of nuclear weapons and missile technologies continues to pose a severe and unpredictable threat to regional security.
• In response to growing threats, regional countries are significantly increasing defense spending and pursuing rapid military modernization.
• The report highlights the strengthening of security alliances and partnerships, such as AUKUS and the Quad, as nations seek to balance regional power dynamics.
• A lack of robust communication and crisis-management mechanisms between major military powers increases the risk of accidental escalation or miscalculation.

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