Praise for U.S. Strategy in the Asian Century

“As disruptive tailwinds propel Asia and the Indo-Pacific to the center of global politics, Abraham M. Denmark’s meticulous research provides a pragmatic rationale and a lucid strategy to recalibrate American engagements in the region with old and new partners. A must-read.”

—SAMIR SARAN, PRESIDENT OF OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INDIA

“This excellent book shows with terrifying plausibility how quickly American power can become hollow leadership unless we return to reliable and creative emboldenment of our allies. Competing successfully with China will require it.”

—KORI SCHAKE, DIRECTOR OF FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY STUDIES, AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE

“At a time when the speed of change in the Asia-Pacific seems to only be accelerating, Denmark’s calls for an evolved set of American alliances and partnerships resonate deeply with all who seek a stronger liberal order in the region and beyond.”

—YOICHI FUNABASHI, CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE ASIA PACIFIC INITIATIVE

“Wealth and power are moving eastward, toward Asia. One of Washington’s advantages at this historic moment is its powerful and cost-effective network of regional allies and partners. Denmark’s timely book contains useful recommendations for both the United States and its friends as they navigate the Asian century.”

—MICHAEL FULLILOVE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LOWY INSTITUTE, AUSTRALIA

“The Indo-Pacific remains a critical region for American interests, yet multiple emerging challenges in the region will require the United States to develop a strategy matched to the task. U.S. Strategy in the Asian Century compellingly grasps the fundamental nature of US–China competition, the implications of profound geopolitical and technological change, and the critical role allies and partners must play to help shape the region’s destiny. Denmark’s deep experience and thoughtful analysis show us the way.”

—ERIC ROSENBACH, CO-DIRECTOR OF THE BELFTER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL

“Few have examined in detail what kind of policies the United States should adopt toward its treaty allies in Asia and how to do so. U.S. Strategy in the Asian Century does so expertly, filling a big gap in the current policy debate.”

—M. TAYLOR FRAVEL, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY