In this article, Robert Dujarric unpacks why the popularized phrase “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” may be little more than rhetorical posturing. He highlights contradictions in the policies of key players and questions the coherence of their stated goals. With clarity and precision, the piece offers a reality check on regional alignment fantasies.

Robert Dujarric discusses Japan’s need to bolster its defense and regional alliances in response to the U.S.’s potential strategic withdrawal from Asia.

In his 2014 article for The Diplomat, Robert Dujarric critiques Japan’s reliance on the United States for security, urging Tokyo to assume greater responsibility for its own defense.