This book offers a cogent overview of the historical context and enduring patterns of U.S. relations with Asia. Noted scholar Robert G. Sutter provides a balanced analysis of post Cold War dynamics in Asia, which involve interrelated questions of security, economics, national identity, and regional institution building. He demonstrates how these critical concerns manifest a complex mix of realist, liberal, and constructivist tendencies that define the regional order. Sutter weighs how the recent US emphasis on re-engagement with the broader Asia-Pacific fits within the context of regional dynamics. He assesses how the United States has responded to Asia s growing strength and importance while at the same time trying to maintain its leading position as an Asian power despite China s rising influence."