Economic Development
Promoting prosperity in the Indo-Pacific
What is most important to have a thriving Indo-Pacific region? Economic investment, secured waterways, and diplomatic relations.
U.S.-Mekong partnership reaches milestone [infographic]
Learn how the Lower Mekong Initiative, a multinational partnership among the U.S. and five countries, has improved lives over the past decade.
Countries in Africa reject Belt and Road deals
Some countries in Africa have suspended or canceled projects that are part of China's global Belt and Road Initiative. Find out why.
U.S. and India’s complementary visions for Indo-Pacific
India and the U.S. reinvigorated their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific as Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan visited the region.
U.S. oil boom breaks records
The United States is the world's largest oil and natural gas producer. By 2020, the U.S. will become a net energy exporter.
Pompeo to ASEAN: We can all prosper
Secretary Pompeo celebrated the history of American partnership in Southeast Asia's economic rise and looked forward to mutual prosperity with ASEAN.
Iranian regime’s ‘warped vision’ for Palestinians
Iran's supreme leader is touting new weaponry as "progress" for Palestinians, continuing the regime's focus on conflict rather than peace and new jobs.
What is the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy?
Secretary Pompeo visits the Indo-Pacific region to meet with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and local allies.
Goals of the Peace to Prosperity plan [infographic]
The U.S. recently unveiled a Peace to Prosperity plan. In one graphic, learn how that plan will help the Palestinian people and the Middle East.