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Whether American power is in decline or not, some regions will remain more important than others for American foreign policy. As the primary documents themselves illustrate, the Asia ‘pivot’ will see increased attention to East and South Asia vis-a-vis areas like Europe and the Middle East.

A Transatlantic Partnership for a Changing World

21 Jan 2013 / Special Feature

America's pivot towards Asia has prompted speculation about its future relations with Europe. Today, we present a selection of materials that review the status of the transatlantic partnership in today's world. More on «A Transatlantic Partnership for a Changing World»

US Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa

22 Jan 2013 / Special Feature

America's strategic interest in Sub-Saharan Africa has obviously grown over the last decade. Today, we present a selection of materials which demonstrate that Washington's current policies towards the continent seek to balance "long-term interests with near-term imperatives. More on «US Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa»

"A Moment of Opportunity" for the Middle East?

23 Jan 2013 / Special Feature

The United States' strategic interest in a safe and secure Middle East remains undiminished. But are these goals realistic? Today we provide an overview of how Washington hopes to promote peace and stability in a region plagued by new and yet familiar problems. More on «"A Moment of Opportunity" for the Middle East?»

US-South Asian Relations: Visions for the Future

24 Jan 2013 / Special Feature

From a foreign policy perspective, South Asia used to drift in and out of America's field of vision. "No more", says today's special feature. The area is now integral to Washington's pivot towards the Asia-Pacific region. More on «US-South Asian Relations: Visions for the Future»

America's Pacific Century

25 Jan 2013 / Special Feature

Trying to manage the broader security of the Asia-Pacific region will be the primary focus of American foreign policy in the near to mid-term. Today, we present the key policy documents that outline the security, diplomatic and economic dimensions of Washington's pivot towards Asia. More on «America's Pacific Century»

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