The top priority of U.S. strategy in Asia is not to prepare for a conflict with China. Rather, it is to shape the environment so that such a conflict is never necessary and perhaps someday inconceivable.
Forbes emphasizes the importance of preventing conflict with China through strategic engagement.
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The security issues presented with North Korea and the entire Inda-Asia-Pacific region will continue to require more attention and resources from the United States.
I also see an opportunity for a new administration to take a new and stronger stance on the South China Sea.
I believe, if we are to maintain our credibility in the region, if we are to sustain confidence in the rebalance to Asia, that it is extremely important for the Trans-Pacific Partnership to be ratified.
The threats to freedom of navigation that emanate from the South China Sea and reverberate globally are a great enough threat to the United States.
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