“The Making of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)” is a series of discussion papers jointly produced by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS) and the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Demographic trends, technological advancements, progress towards regional integration and the region’s rise as an economic powerhouse is discussed against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions. Emphasis is placed on the value of multilateralism and the role of international cooperation and diplomacy in maintaining stability and sustaining economic gains.

The IPEF Discussion Papers represent the diverse perspectives and viewpoints offered by scholars in each of the IPEF member countries. The collection includes contributions from various disciplines such as economics, political science, international relations, and others. This interdisciplinary approach enriches our understanding of the depth and breadth of the emerging Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.