On September 12, 2023, Associate Research Officer Tayyaba Khurshid, , provided a comprehensive briefing to the research team on the subject of “The Tri-lateral Security Alliance and its Implications on the Asia Pacific Strategic Landscape.” During this internal discussion, she delved into the multifaceted ramifications of the Tri-lateral Alliance formed among the United States, South Korea, and Japan. Notably, she emphasized on the apprehensions expressed by Chinese analysts regarding this alliance, likening it to a miniature version of NATO within the Asia Pacific region. In her analysis, she underscored the intricate security environment prevalent in the Asia Pacific, emphasizing the necessity for peaceful dispute resolution between the two predominant actors, namely the United States and China. She posited that, in light of this complexity, the United States should proactively engage in diplomatic efforts with China to address and ameliorate the prevailing issues and tensions in the region. This approach, according to her, is crucial for maintaining regional equilibrium and stability in the Asia Pacific.