英文摘要 |
U.S. has adjusted its strategy toward Europe which is different from Bush administration since Obama taking office. Provided its presidential system, U.S. president is given overwhelmingly right to direct foreign decision-making process and leader's cognition becomes the vital factor in analyzing U.S. foreign policy. Being the moment between two presidents, we can combine theory and practice to correctly explain the two administration's strategic thinking and choice toward Europe, so as to find clues observing the development of U.S. foreign policy. This article aims to focus following questions: What's the different strategic thinking between Obama and Bush? Why does it affect their strategic choice? How would Trans-Atlantic relations develop? To answer these questions, it will adapt neo-classical realism to be approach which combines both power and idea in analyzing. |