The Indo-Pacific is home to some of the world’s most dynamic defense markets. Countries such as Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea are seeking to expand their advanced defense manufacturing capabilities and exports, while others such as India, Indonesia, and Vietnam have charted ambitious programs for defense indigenization. For their research papers in this course, students will select an Indo-Pacific country and a defense market segment (e.g., fighter aircraft, submarines, UAVs, avionics) to study in depth, or can opt for a comparative study that contrasts defense markets in two countries, one of which can be outside the Indo-Pacific. This course will draw on the literatures from security studies, defense economics, and technology innovation, and students will gain experience conducting original research on policy-relevant defense topics.