The U.S. military role in a changing Asia
Subtitle: preparing for the 21st century : a documented briefing
By: Norman D. Levin, Paul J. Bracken.
Contributors: Bracken, Paul J.; United States. Army.; Arroyo Center.; Rand Corporation.
Publisher: Rand
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Santa Monica, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 85
Subjects: United States -- Military policy.; United States -- Military policy -- Asia.; Asia -- Military relations -- United States.
Other titles: US military role in a changing Asia.; United States military role in a changing Asia.
Description: This report presents the results of an examination of U.S. and U.S. military roles in a changing Asia. The document argues that trends in both Asia and United States are stimulating a new kind of regional dynamic that, left unattended, could adversely affect U.S. interests. Based on this trend analysis, the study concludes that the United States needs a new strategy of comprehensive security--a strategy of access that involves maintaining alliances and forward presence; using the military indirectly to create a foundation for coalition activities; fostering and directing a regional security dialogue; encouraging alternative development paths to restrain proliferation; and using arms control to bolster U.S. presence, establish regional equilibrium, and lock in the current U.S. advantageous strategic position. Such a strategy involves adding some military roles to prevent regional imbalance and realignments, to provide regional presence for rapid response and humanitarian assistance, to provide a catalyst/forward trigger for U.S.-led coalitions (including the UN), and to help exploit Asian dynamism and strengthen U.S. leverage.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
"Prepared for the United States Army."
"Arroyo Center."
At head of title: Rand.
"MR-185-A"--Cover.