American Diplomacy in Asia and Who Will Shape It

Global pundits predicted the 21st century would be the “Pacific Century,” as the world’s strategic and economic center of gravity shifted toward Asia. In 2024, however, the once-promising prospects for an American-dominated “Pacific Century" seem dimmer. Ambassador (ret) Kathleen Stephens, a career Foreign Service officer, will discuss how the U.S. should navigate this new geopolitical landscape.