UK and US defence approach to Indo-Pacific scrutinised by MPs
On Tuesday 17 January, at 10.30, the Committee will hold an evidence session with experts as part of its inquiry examining the UK’s tilt to the Indo-Pacific region.
Meeting details
The session will see witnesses asked to provide their insight into the UK’s stated goals and ambitions in the Indo-Pacific, with a second panel to be held looking at the US approach in the region and how the UK can best work with a key ally.
Likely topics for discussion include the optimal policy and relationship for the UK towards China, the current picture on the Armed Forces’ capacity to maintain a significant presence in the Indo-Pacific, and what role the UK could or should play in any future conflict there. The second panel is likely to examine the significance of the Indo-Pacific for US defence policy, what role the US envisages for the UK in the area, and how committed the US is to the defence of Taiwan.