Among the major players in the Asian region, the United States is currently the top-ranking nation, but it will face more challenges as China’s influence grows, according to a new report.
The Lowy Institute, a think tank based in Australia, on May 8 launched its first edition of the Asia Power Index, measuring 25 countries and territories on eight indicators of power: economic resources; military capability; resilience, the ability to deter real or potential threats to state stability; future trends in economic, military, and demographic resources through 2030; diplomatic influence; economic relationships; defense networks, the ability to ally with other countries to enhance military capability; and cultural influence.
