ABSTRACT
When Secretary of State Hillary Clinton published “America’s Pacific Century” in Foreign Policy magazine in November 2011, the administration was clearly indicating to domestic and international audiences that the United States is beginning a pivot toward the Asia-Pacific, away from Europe and-to a lesser degree-the Middle East.1 While the United States will remain a superpower with interests and responsibilities that span the globe, Mrs. Clinton’s article serves as a spark for renewed interest in the nation’s Asia-Pacific strategy. For those concerned with the region, this is a positive move.
