隨著小布希於2001年就任總統,新保守主義者既藉此找到外交舞台,也促使「布希主義」逐步成形。爲因應中國崛起對美國在東南亞地區影響力的削弱與挑戰,以及恐怖主義擴散在此地區所帶來的安全威脅,更甚者,爲了繼續延長美國作為全球唯一霸權的地位,美國因此改變了自1975年以來對東南亞地區所採取的「善意忽視政策」,並慢慢地「重返」該地區,一方面增加與東協諸國的軍事合作以防止中國快速崛起,與恐怖主義所造成的威脅,另方面亦加強與各國的經貿合作以助於美國本身的經濟發展。在本文中,我們將試圖分析探討新保守主義、中國崛起與恐怖主義三者對美國東南亞政策所造成的影響;首先論述新保守主義的外交政策思維,其次聚焦於中國崛起與恐怖主義擴散,對美國區域政策的影響,最後則說明美國對東南亞政策的作爲、轉變,以及政府輪替後之展望。
With George W. Bush's entrance into tenure in 2001, neo-conservatism has not only influenced U.S. foreign policy, but also promoted the progressive emergence of the so-called ”Bush Doctrine." In order to solving the challenges brought on by the rising of China and the spread of terrorism, and preventing the possible decline of U.S. influence in Southeast Asia, U.S. has changed its ”benign neglect” foreign policy to this region adopted since the 1970s. This article tries to analyze the impact of neo-conservatism, the rise of China and terrorism on U.S. foreign policy toward Southeast Asia. First, we'll focus on the foreign policy logic of neo-conservatism, and then on the dual impact of the rise of China and the spread of terrorism on U.S. regional policy. Lastly, we'll discussing about the transformation of behavior and the prospects of U.S. policy to Southeast Asian.