Asia, the Pacific, and the US Air Force’s Contribution to the Future of US National Security
Gen John A. Shaud, USAF, Retired and Kevin C. Holzimmer
The US Air Force has a unique opportunity to support President Obama’s vision for engaging with the Asia-Pacific region…it will involve a combination of traditional Air Force roles and missions as well as newer ones.
Assessing the US “Pivot” to Asia
David Shambaugh
This essay…goes beyond reactive commentary, taking stock of Washington’s new strategic initiative by viewing it historically, describing its different components, and assessing the positive possibilities and potential pitfalls.
US Grand Strategy, the Rise of China, and US National Security
Robert S. Ross
A balance of power in East Asia will require direct US strategic involvement to maintain a divided region. In many ways the pivot to East Asia has redefined US policy there, with potential implications for great-power relations and regional stability.
Upping the Ante: Chinese Encroachment, US Entrenchment, and Gulf Security
Dina Badie
China’s recent moves into the Middle East are viewed by Western political observers as a sign of looming encroachment by the rising Asian power and by the Gulf States as a welcome alternative.