Jonathan Pollack talks to The Hill about President Barack Obama’s trip to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines. This trip offers an opportunity to demonstrate that the rebalancing to Asia is a determined long-term course, not to be impede by near-term impediments, he said, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement could pave the way for China to ultimately join the agreement.
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Commentary
Obama Must Prove Asia Pivot is More Than a “Bumper Sticker”
April 23, 2014