Publication

This publication addresses shifts in geopolitical power relevant to the Asia-Pacific region and to the US. The authors argue that the Asia-Pacific region is an engine of the global economy and that Asian countries are becoming global economic and political actors. Yet, the publication explains that as Asia’s importance has grown over the last decade, Washington has often been focused elsewhere. The authors conclude that the Obama administration needs a more active approach to the Asia-Pacific region that recognizes the new geopolitical realities and positions the US to deal effectively with the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.