Institute for Indo-Pacific Security
American think tank
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The Institute for Indo-Pacific Security, formerly known as the Project 2049 Institute, is a non-partisan think tank based in Arlington, Virginia focusing on United States foreign policy and security issues in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly those related to China and Taiwan. It receives "grants and contracts from the U.S. government, like-minded governments, charitable foundations, major corporations, and individual donors."[1]
| Established | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Randall Schriver, Mark Stokes |
| Type | 501(c)(3) Non-profit think tank |
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| Focus | US foreign policy in East Asia |
| Location |
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Chairman of the Board | Randall Schriver |
President | John Gastright |
Senior Director | Michael Mazza |
Senior Director | Jennifer Hong |
| Website | indopacificsecurity |
Formerly called | Project 2049 Institute |
History
The institute was founded in 2008 by former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver and retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark Stokes.[2] Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage served as chairman until January 2020.[3]
The institute is strongly supportive of Taiwan, and has called for the full normalization of relations between the United States and Taiwan.[4][5][6]
In February 2020, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen received Project 2049 Institute chairman Randall Schriver at the Presidential Office in Taipei.[7][8]
In April 2025, the Project 2049 Institute officially changed its name to the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security "to reflect both the Indo-Pacific region’s growing complexity and Project 2049’s expanding research portfolio."[9]
Leadership
In January 2024, Michael Mazza was announced as the institute's new senior director.[10]