亞太地區的地緣政治格局經歷了顯著的變革，這些變革以快速的經濟增長、演變中的權力結構以及錯綜複雜的安全困境為標誌。歐巴馬政府針對這些動態，提出了一項名為“重返亞洲”的全面戰略，旨在重新評估美國在該地區的參與。這一戰略背後的主要原因是，美國希望確保其國際存在能夠適應新政府所面臨的機遇和挑戰。
隨著美國經濟的復甦，歐巴馬政府開始減少在阿富汗和伊拉克的駐軍，使美國能夠更多地參與亞洲事務，其主要目標是維持一個以經濟開放、和平解決爭端和尊重普世人權為基礎的秩序。
我對這一主題的興趣源於我對驅動因素、目標以及美國對亞太地區外交政策影響的濃厚好奇心，特別是在歐巴馬政府期間。本研究提出了以下問題：歐巴馬政府在亞太地區需要追求的關鍵戰略利益是什麼？通過這一探究，本研究旨在運用進攻性現實主義的理論框架來分析歐巴馬政府“平衡戰略”的複雜性，並提供其在外交、安全和經濟方面的洞見。
本研究採用系統的方法來審查現有文獻和主要材料，以識別重要發現：通過進攻性現實主義的視角檢視歐巴馬政府的亞太戰略，顯示出一個多方位的計劃，其中包括安全、外交和經濟行動。雙邊貿易協定和跨太平洋夥伴關係協定（TPP）是兩個重要的經濟倡議，這些倡議在制定高標準的貿易和加強與重要合作夥伴及盟友的經濟關係方面發揮了至關重要的作用。安全措施集中於加強軍事存在、鞏固聯盟並促進多邊方法來應對地區安全問題。外交倡議的目標是促進地區團結、增加與東盟成員的互動以及加強與包括越南、日本和印度在內的重要國家的戰略聯盟。
本研究提供了關於美國在該地區參與動態變化及其對和平與繁榮的影響的重要見解，同時也闡明了歐巴馬政府亞太戰略的複雜性和微妙之處。

The Asia-Pacific region's geopolitical landscape has experienced significant transformation, marked by swift economic expansion, evolving power structures, and intricate security predicaments. The Obama administration responded to these dynamics by introducing a comprehensive strategy known as the "pivot to rebalancing Asia," which aims to reevaluate American participation in the area. The main reason behind this strategy is that the U.S wanted to unsure that America’s international presence was adjusted to meet the opportunities and challenges facing the new administration.
The American economy recovered, and the Obama Administration began to draw down its troop presence in Afghanistan and Iraq, enabling America to become more engaged in Asia with one overarching objective: to sustain a rules-based order that reflects economic openness, peaceful dispute resolution, and respect for universal human rights.
My interest in this topic stems from my intense curiosity about the drivers, goals, and the effects of US foreign policy throughout the Asia-Pacific, especially under the Obama administration. This research derives the following question: What are the key strategic interests that the Obama Administration needed to pursue in the Asia Pacific region? Through this inquiry, this research is aimed at using the theoretical framework of offensive realism to analyze the complexities of the Obama administration’s “balancing strategy”, offering insights into its diplomatic, security, and economic aspects.

The research employs a methodical approach to scrutinize existing literature and primary materials to identify significant findings: Examining the Obama administration's Asia-Pacific strategy via the offensive realism lens demonstrates a multipronged plan that includes security, diplomatic, and economic endeavors. Bilateral trade agreements and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are two examples of economic initiatives that have been crucial in forging high standards for trade and fortifying economic relations with important partners and allies. Security measures centered on strengthening military presence, fortifying alliances, and promoting multilateral methods to tackle regional security issues. The objectives of diplomatic initiatives were to promote regional unity, increase interaction with ASEAN members, and fortify strategic alliances with important states including Vietnam, Japan, and India.

This research provides important insights into the changing dynamics of US engagement in the region and its consequences for peace and prosperity. It also clarifies the intricacies and subtleties of the Obama administration's Asia-Pacific strategy.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 ..................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................1
1.1. Research Background ........................................................................................1
1.2. Research Motives and Objectives......................................................................8
1.3 LITERATURE REVIEW.................................................................................10
1.4. Application of Offensive Realism to this Research.........................................14
1.5. Methodology....................................................................................................23
1.6 Research Scope, Limitations and Contributions..............................................25
CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................28
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND DEVELOPMENT OF U.S FOREIGN 
POLICY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC...............................................................................28
2.1 Historical Background and Development of U.S Policy in the Asia-Pacific ......28
2.2 Overview of U.S Participation and Interests in the Asia-Pacific Over Time ......29
2.3 Examining Important Prior Policies, Initiatives, and Tactics that Led to Obama’s 
Presidency....................................................................................................................33
2.4 Examination of the Factors Influencing U.S. Involvement in Asia-Pacific ..........43
2.5 Summary................................................................................................................44
CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................46
THE PIVOT TO ASIA AND REBALANCING: CONCEPT AND 
IMPLEMENTATION...................................................................................................46
3.1 Origins and Concepts.......................................................................................46
3.2 The Pivot's Core Elements and Initiatives.......................................................50
3.3 Implementation of the Pivot During the Obama Administration ....................61
3.4 Evaluation of Achievements, Difficulties, and Challenges.............................66
3.5 Summary..........................................................................................................71
CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................................................72
U.S-CHINA RELATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE REBALANCING 
STRATEGY.................................................................................................................72
4.1 Analyzing how the U.S.-China Relationship has Changed Under the Obama 
Administration: ............................................................................................................72
4.2 China’s Response.............................................................................................75
4.3 A New Type of Great Power Relations: The New China’s Foreign Policy ....80
4.4 Cooperative and Competitive Areas of the China-U.S Relations....................84
4.5 The U.S Response to the Assertiveness of China............................................94
4.6 Evaluation of the Effects of U.S.-China Relations on U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategy 96
4.7 Summary..........................................................................................................98
CHAPTER 5 ..............................................................................................................100
CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................100
5.1 Research Findings..........................................................................................100
5.2 Recommendations for Future Research.........................................................102
BIBLIOGRAPHY......................................................................................................104

LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1: American Competitiveness in the Asia Pacific.......................................52
Table 3.2: U.S Imports from TPP Countries............................................................53
Table 3.3: President Obama's Diplomatic Engagement in the Asia Pacific ............59
Table 4.1: Summary of Freedom of Navigation Operations Conducted by the U.S
in the South China Sea between October 2025 and October 2016..........................96

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1: The US Containment Strategy in Asia ..................................................39
Figure 2.2 : American Lots in the Vietnam War......................................................43
Figure 3.1: U.S Rebalancing Strategy: Impact on U.S Naval Strategy...................55
Figure 3.2: U.S Policy for Asia-Pacific Rebalancing..............................................57
Figure 3.3: U.S Security Assistance to Southeast Asia ...........................................61
Figure 3.4: U.S Troop Deployment under Rebalancing Policy...............................68
Figure 4.1: Overview of U.S Economy and China's Economy in 2011 ..................77
Figure 4.2: Claims Disputes in the South China Sea...............................................91
Figure 4.3: China Offensive in the South China Sea...............................................93

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