After two wars
Subtitle: reflections on the American strategic revolution in Central Asia
By: Stephen J. Blank.
Contributors: Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Carlisle Barracks, PA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 61
Subjects: United States -- Military relations -- Asia, Central.; Asia, Central -- Military relations -- United States.; United States -- Military relations -- Caucasus.; Caucasus -- Military relations -- United States.
Other titles: Reflections on the American strategic revolution in Central Asia
Description: U.S. military access to Central Asia and the Caucasus is a long-standing fact, but it is desirable as well for the future. The author explains why it is necessary, and how we might ensure that we retain this access to confront future contingencies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-61).
"July 2005."
Electronic version also available on the SSI website.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Geostrategic revolution in the Transcaspian and the transformation of regional security; title: The RSA and the Transcaspian; title: The Transcaspian and the continuum of military operations; title: The need for military adaptation; title: U.S. forces in Asia, the RSA, and the global posture review; title: Issues of access and a global basing system; title: The need for comprehensive engagement; title: Recommendations.