A Shift from the Middle East to the Pacific
The US is winding up wars in Southwest Asia and turning its attention to its more important relationships in East Asia and the Pacific. But balancing responsible drawdowns in Iraq and Afghanistan with a responsible buildup of activities in East Asia requires dispelling fears that the US is gearing up to confront China.
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DENVER – For two years, President Barack Obama’s administration has tried to convey a narrative in which it is winding up wars in Southwest Asia and turning America’s attention to its longer-term – and arguably more important – relationships in East Asia and the Pacific. In recent months, that narrative has gained the virtue of actually being true.