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2024 Asia Power Index: Performance Scores of Selected Middle Powers

The 2024 Asia Power Index by Australia’s Lowy Institute has evaluated the performance of selected middle powers in various categories. Here are the detailed scores for Australia, India, Japan, Russia, and South Korea across different dimensions of power:

Defence Networks:

  • Australia: 12.9
  • India: 27.0
  • Japan: 41.6
  • Russia: 10.2
  • South Korea: 22.8

Cultural Influence:

  • Australia: 62.8
  • India: 64.8
  • Japan: 33.5
  • Russia: 26.1
  • South Korea: 45.2

Military Capability:

  • Australia: 56.5
  • India: 55.9
  • Japan: 17.5
  • Russia: 19.0
  • South Korea: 35.6

Resilience:

  • Australia: 17.5
  • India: 19.0
  • Japan: 70.2
  • Russia: 27.2
  • South Korea: 11.6

Future Resources:

  • Australia: 70.2
  • India: 38.7
  • Japan: 27.2
  • Russia: 29.0
  • South Korea: 35.9

Economic Capability:

  • Australia: 35.9
  • India: 58.3
  • Japan: 88.8
  • Russia: 20.4
  • South Korea: 56.0

These scores reflect the dynamic and multifaceted nature of power among middle powers in Asia, with each country exhibiting unique strengths and areas for improvement across different dimensions of influence and capability. For a more detailed analysis, you can access the full report on the Lowy Institute’s website.

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