Powerplay: The Origins of the American Alliance System in Asia

A close look at the evolution of American political alliances in Asia and their future

While the American alliance system in Asia has been fundamental to the region's security and prosperity for seven decades, today it encounters challenges from the growth of China-based regional organizations. How was the American alliance system originally established in Asia, and is it currently under threat? How are competing security designs being influenced by the United States and China? In Powerplay,...