Indo-Pacific Region

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What connects the western and central Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean in the Indo-Pacific region?

  • Seas surrounding Indonesia (correct)
  • Seas surrounding Australia
  • Seas surrounding Japan
  • Seas surrounding Thailand

Which regions are included in the Indo-Pacific?

  • Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean (correct)
  • Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
  • Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

According to Rory Medcalf, what is the Indo-Pacific?

  • An idea as well as an area (correct)
  • Only an area
  • Only an idea
  • A conflict-prone region

What can happen if states fail to maintain good diplomatic relationships in the Indo-Pacific?

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How has the use of the term Indo-Pacific changed over time?

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Indo-Pacific Connector

Seas surrounding Indonesia connect the western and central Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean in the Indo-Pacific region.

Indo-Pacific Regions

The Indo-Pacific includes the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean regions.

Indo-Pacific Definition

The Indo-Pacific is both a geographical area and a conceptual framework.

Indo-Pacific Diplomacy

Failure to maintain good diplomatic relationships in the Indo-Pacific can lead to major contestations and conflicts.

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Indo-Pacific Terminology

The term Indo-Pacific has seen increasing usage over time.

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Study Notes

Indo-Pacific Region

  • The Strait of Malacca connects the western and central Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean in the Indo-Pacific region.

Regions Included in the Indo-Pacific

  • The Indo-Pacific region includes the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the seas connecting them.

Definition of the Indo-Pacific

  • According to Rory Medcalf, the Indo-Pacific is a single strategic system that combines the Indian and Pacific Oceans, recognizing the interconnection between the two.

Importance of Diplomatic Relationships

  • If states fail to maintain good diplomatic relationships in the Indo-Pacific, it can lead to conflict, instability, and competition for power.

Evolution of the Term Indo-Pacific

  • The use of the term Indo-Pacific has changed over time, with its significance and recognition growing as the region's strategic importance has increased.

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