Anchoring the Pivot

The United States’ strategic rebalancing to Asia has made revitalizing Washington’s alliances in the region a top priority. But while China’s rise is making the U.S. a more attractive ally, doubts and challenges remain. Sheila Smith explains how tensions between Japan and China are driving changes in the U.S.-Japan alliance. Richard Weitz looks at the transformation of the U.S.-South Korea relationship from that of allies to partners. And Renato Cruz De Castro examines how the war on terror and China’s newfound aggressiveness has led to the renewed relevance of the U.S.-Philippine alliance.