Indo-Pacific: A New Anatomy of Power and the Dilemma of Peace

The article analyzes the Indo-Pacific region not as a geographical area, but as a strategic construct that is the center of contemporary global rivalry. The author points to the merging of the Indian and Pacific Oceans into a single system of trade, military, and technological flows. The text discusses the security dilemma: while powers such as China, India, or the USA strive for control over key routes, armaments intended to guarantee peace may become a self-fulfilling prophecy of conflict. The current state of relations is described as a 'suspicious peace,' where traditional diplomacy intertwines with hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, and economic pressure. The key conclusion is the recognition that peace in this region is not a natural state, but the result of continuous risk management regarding catastrophe.