The Asia Chessboard

Debating America’s “Pivot” to Asia

Aug 6, 2024
Robert D. Blackwill, a senior fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security, dive deep into America's strategic pivot to Asia. They discuss their new book, 'Lost Decade', addressing the complexities of U.S. foreign policy amid China's rise. The duo explores Xi Jinping's leadership misinterpretations, the challenges of the pivot during the Obama administration, and the critical need for a cohesive U.S. strategy in navigating the changing power dynamics in Asia.
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