The US Strategic Pivot to Asia and Cross-Strait Relations: Economic and Security Dynamics

摘要

The development of the 'rebalancing' or the 'pivot' strategy to Asia of President Obama's administration during 2010 and 2011, intended to demonstrate continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific region in economic, security and diplomatic contexts, has ushered in a spate of research and discussion on various issues. This volume, edited by Professor Peter C. Y. Chow, is definitely a welcome and timely addition to this eyecatching, growing literature. In addition to the well-known debate on engagement with and containment of China and concern about the ability of the USA to sustain the pivot strategy over the long run, the book explores the very important, yet somewhat neglected problem of where cross-strait relations fit into this new US strategy. Professor Chow is to be congratulated for being able to bring together a group of seasoned scholars and observers to address this question.