The correct answer is (d). The United States’ “Pivot to Asia” is a strategic policy aimed at rebalancing the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The policy was announced by President Barack Obama in 2011, and it has been implemented through a number of initiatives, including increased military exercises and deployments, expanded diplomatic engagement, and increased economic cooperation. The goal of the “Pivot to Asia” is to strengthen U.S. alliances in the region, deter Chinese aggression, and promote economic growth.
The other options are incorrect. India is a rising power in Asia, but it does not have a “Pivot to Asia” strategy. Japan is a close U.S. ally, but it does not have a “Pivot to Asia” strategy. China is a rising power in Asia, but it is the target of the U.S. “Pivot to Asia” strategy.