expression, noun
free and open Indo-Pacific; FOIP
A geopolitical concept and policy term, especially associated with Japan's foreign policy. Often used in news, official statements, and international relations contexts.
日本は自由で開かれたインド太平洋の実現を目指している。
Japan aims to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific.
自由で開かれたインド太平洋戦略について議論が行われた。
Discussions were held on the Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy.
A modern geopolitical term; the phrase is a direct translation of the English 'free and open Indo-Pacific' and has no deeper Japanese etymology.