US Policy in the Asia-Pacific

(4 Credits)

Since the Pivot to Asia during the Obama administration, East Asia has loomed larger in U.S. foreign policy. The advent of President Trump portends some even greater changes in U.S.-East Asia relations, perhaps the most profound since World War II. This class examines U.S. relations focusing on China and Japan, but also including Korean issues and the South China Sea. Both security and political economy issues are covered. International relations here includes not just what governments do, but also the profound influence of private power and strategy, primarily involving business. Political, business and military strategy will all be explained and examined.