President Trump’s December 31 signing of the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) is a robust statement of America’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific and should be applauded. It is also well-timed amid the various challenges and opportunities that Asia provides to the United States.

Detractors of the new law may think it is alarmist, antagonistic towards China, ill-conceived, unnecessary or simply too little, too late. While no legislation is perfect, ARIA is an earnest follow up to Obama’s Asia Pivot, providing a solid platform for America’s renewed commitment to Asia.