This article elaborates on the Indo-Pacific concept promoted by the US. Taking into account the importance of the Asia-Pacific region and the actual importance of the region, the competition within the region and the conflict of interests of the leading powers were discussed in detail. The Asia-Pacific region is important not only for the countries of the Far East, but also for the countries of Central Asia and South Asia and a number of other countries. therefore, this region is becoming a competitive field at the global level in recent years.

: “Indo-Pacific”, Asia-Pacific, Belt Road and Initiative (BRI), QUAD, AUKUS, Indo-US alliance, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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