Description
Book SynopsisThis study builds on a report CSIS published in 2020 on ways the United States can partner with allies and partners to enhance democratic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. This follow-on effort includes case studies on the democracy support efforts of Australia, Japan, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Taiwan; comparisons of democracy support strategies; data on official development assistance (ODA) funding related to democracy broadly defined; and recommendations for ways the United States can coordinate democracy support initiatives in the region with like-minded partners as well as regional networks and institutions.
Table of ContentsCONTENTS
Executive Summary V
Foreword VIII
Categorizing Democracy Support Strategies IX
Funding for Democracy Assistance X
Case Studies 1
Australia: “Friendly Neighbor” 2
Japan: “Good Governance Leader” 8
India: “Election Expert” 16
Indonesia: “ASEAN Organizer” 21
South Korea: “Important Middle Power” 26
Taiwan: “Democracy Diplomat” 31
Alpha Case: The United States 35
About the Authors 37
Annex: A Catalogue of Regional Networks and Institutions 38
Regional Networks 38
Regional Institutions 43
Global Institutions 44
Endnotes 48
