摘要
In recent times, the Europe-U.S. relationship has witnessed some new changes, as the United States has stepped up its enthusiasm towards the E.U., and the so-called U.S. ＂return to Europe＂ has attracted worldwide attention. Against such a backdrop, will the U.S. readjust its ＂rebalancing strategy＂ in the Asia-Pacific？ Is there any link between the U.S.＇s Asian-Pacific strategy and its ＂retuming to Europe＂？ If so, what does the U.S. expect Europe to do？ And what role will the E.U. play in the U.S. Asia-Pacific strategy？ These questions will form the main concerns of this paper.
Facing the pressure and stimulation of the U.S."rebalancing"strategy in the Asia-Pacific,the E.U.’s willing to support the U.S.strategic eastward shift will increase,and tends to interfere in Asia-Pacific affairs more frequently,and to assume more responsibility in maintaining the security and stability in its own back yard.
