Routledge Obama's Challenge to China: The Pivot to Asia - Routledge

This comprehensive analysis examines U.S.-China relations during President Barack Obama's administration, exploring the most significant bilateral relationship of the modern era. The book traces Obama's personal worldview and introduces the key architects of his China policy, including Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates, John Kerry, and Susan Rice. Part I establishes the intellectual foundations and advisory framework that shaped diplomatic strategy, whilst Part II provides a chronological account of major developments in U.S.-China relations from 2009 to 2014. Readers gain insight into how Obama's decisions during this critical period established the framework for contemporary international relations and reshaped America's strategic approach to the Asia-Pacific region during China's accelerating rise to global prominence.