Abstract
This thesis examines change in the transatlantic order as a consequence of American re-balancing towards Asia. The so called “pivot-to-Asia”.
The thesis uses two distinct cases to examine the change: The Libya war (2011) and the Transatlantic partnership for trade and investment (2013) and a theoretical approach based on Liberal Institutionalism and a five pillar theory, describing the transatlantic order.
The thesis argues that the two cases indicate that the transatlantic order has changed. A change which is characterized by increased American focus on international institutions like UN and NATO and an economic agenda aimed to boost American economy. The change in the transatlantic order will assist in Americas rebalancing and will affect the hegemon status of the United States in a positive manner.