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In light of the rise of multilateral naval diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific, this paper examines the reasons why nations engage in this form of diplomacy, which consists of two or more countries engaging in the use of naval force to support foreign policy. The author argues that the reasons for participating in multilateral naval diplomacy include 1) that it can enable states to demonstrate their military might to their peers; 2) that it can enable navies to build trust with one another and improve interoperability; and 3) that it can be used by states to deal with the fear they have of other nations.