The President’s Inbox The U.S. Pivot to Asia, With Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine
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Jun 25, 2024 
Robert D. Blackwill and Richard Fontaine discuss the U.S. response to China's rise. Topics include historical background of U.S pivot to Asia, challenges faced, diplomatic strategies with China, and the potential catastrophic impact of a US-China war.
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Lost Decade
- The "pivot to Asia" strategy, while intended to prioritize Asia, never fully materialized.
- This inaction, coupled with China's rise, weakened the U.S.'s position in Asia.
Asia First
- Prioritizing Asia in U.S. foreign policy is the right approach.
- The threat from China is greater now than in 2011 because China aims to overturn the U.S.-led world order.
Pivot's Origins
- The "pivot to Asia" wasn't a new strategy but a summary of existing impulses.
- It gained momentum after its announcement, becoming a focus of U.S. foreign policy.