School of International Relations of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Abstract
The United States pivot to Asia policy announced in 2011 paper by Secretary of State Clinton represents a strategic shift in United States foreign policy that emphasizes the growing economic, political, and security importance of the Indo-Pacific region. In theory, the policy is based on a balance of power approach aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by the rise of China and the region’s central role in global security. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the policy, highlighting its security objectives in the face of changing global power dynamics and China’s emergence as a regional hegemon. The analysis examines key initiatives, including military reorganization, expanding defense cooperation with allies, and increasing engagement in multilateral security frameworks such as ASEAN. It also assesses the challenges of maintaining regional stability, managing maritime disputes, and countering security threats. The review provides important insights into the role of security in shaping the broader objectives of the “pivot to Asia” and its implications for the US strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific. The pivot to Asia is an important aspect of US foreign policy that is evolving to adapt to the changing geopolitical landscape of the 21st century. This study examines the context and components of this policy using a descriptive-analytical research method.
Seddighi, M., & Aminian Jezi, B. (2025). A Review of the United States Pivot to Asia Policy from 2011 to 2024 (with an Emphasis on Security Objectives). Security Horizons, (), -.
MLA
MohammadAli Seddighi; Bahadur Aminian Jezi. "A Review of the United States Pivot to Asia Policy from 2011 to 2024 (with an Emphasis on Security Objectives)", Security Horizons, , , 2025, -.
HARVARD
Seddighi, M., Aminian Jezi, B. (2025). 'A Review of the United States Pivot to Asia Policy from 2011 to 2024 (with an Emphasis on Security Objectives)', Security Horizons, (), pp. -.
VANCOUVER
Seddighi, M., Aminian Jezi, B. A Review of the United States Pivot to Asia Policy from 2011 to 2024 (with an Emphasis on Security Objectives). Security Horizons, 2025; (): -.
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