Small Wars Journal

Mrs. Clinton Goes to Asia

Mon, 02/16/2009 - 10:00am
Mrs. Clinton Goes to Asia - Dan Blumenthal, National Review opinion

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's decision to make Asia the destination of her first official trip sends a positive signal to the region. It indicates the Obama administration's realization that Asia will become the center of gravity of international politics in the decades ahead. Assuming Asian countries resume their strong economic growth after the current recession, within decades they will account for more of the world's economy than do Europe and the United States combined. In addition, Asia simmers with political and security competition...

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