The United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy to contain China through AUKUS and QUAD

Abstract

This study examines the U.S.’ containment strategy in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on its efforts to curb China’s growing economic and military power. By strengthening multilateral alliances such as AUKUS and QUAD, the U.S. has sought to reinforce its regional leadership and enhance deterrence. The analysis reveals that these alliances have served as key instruments in containing China. However, China’s diplomatic, economic, and military countermeasures have effectively balanced U.S. actions, intensifying the regional security dilemma. The findings suggest that the U.S. strategy has been inadequate in limiting China’s influence, as China has emerged as a formidable competitor both regionally and globally. Ultimately, the study concludes that the U.S. containment strategy in the Indo-Pacific has failed to achieve its objectives, instead contributing to the reshaping of regional power dynamics, escalating geopolitical tensions, and deepening the security dilemma.