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The United States and Asia
Toward a New U.S. Strategy and Force Posture
The past 20 years have been a time of relative peace in Asia and, notwithstanding the 1997-1998 financial crisis, a period of robust economic growth as well. Currently, however, Asia is beset by a variety of problems that could well imperil the stability it has long enjoyed — including territorial disputes, nuclear rivalry, rising nationalist sentiments, and increased military capabilities. This report summarizes the manner in which the United States can best meet these challenges and thereby ensure continued peace and stability in the region. In the interests of this goal, the report outlines an integrated political, military, and economic strategy that the United States can pursue to inhibit the growth of rivalries in Asia and, more broadly, prevent the rise of instability in the region. Also delineated are changes in U.S. military posture that will be made necessary by this strategy.
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Contents
Preface PDF
Figures PDF
Tables PDF
Summary PDF
Acknowledgments PDF
Acronyms PDF
Chapter One:
The USAF and Asia PDF
Chapter Two:
The Changing Asian Political-Military Environment PDF
Chapter Three:
U.S. Strategy for a Changing Asia PDF
Chapter Four:
Implications for the Military and USAF: The Challenges of Change PDF
Appendix A:
The Changing Political-Military Environment: Northeast Asia PDF
Jonathan D. Pollack
Appendix B:
The Changing Political-Military Environment: China PDF
Appendix C:
The Changing Political-Military Environment: Southeast Asia PDF
Angel Rabasa
Appendix D:
The Changing Political-Military Environment: South Asia PDF
Ashley J. Tellis
Bibliography PDF
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