Changing China Policy: Are We in Search of Enemies?

East Asia has avoided major military conflicts since the 1970’s. It is owing to the maturity and good sense of most of the states of the region, their emphasis on economic growth over settling scores, and the American alliances and security presence that have deterred military action and provided comfort to most peoples and states. But above all else, it is due to the reconciliation of the Asia-Pacific’s major powers, the United States and China.

Jeffrey A. Bader John C. Whitehead Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1HjnIww