One of the ongoing discussions over the last few months among young observers of U.S. foreign policy is how the Obama administration will shape its policy toward Asia generally, and China specifically. Secretary Clinton’s early trip to Asia demonstrated the region is at the forefront of U.S. interests, but the substance of the administration’s approach to regional issues and Asian states is still forming, especially towards China. The U.S. approach to China should be anchored in a smart power framework.
