U.S. Army and the Asia-Pacific
Authored by Dr. Andrew Scobell.
April 2001
52 Pages
Brief Synopsis
The United States has key economic and security interests in the Asia-Pacific region. In recent decades, the Asia-Pacific has experienced rapid economic growth, a wave of democratization, and the emergence of a web of regional and sub regional multilateral institutions. All these developments have contributed to enhancing the pace and prosperity of the region. The author highlights the significant and ongoing contribution of the U.S. Army in deterring war, executing smaller-scale contingencies, and shaping the security environment. He advocates a robust, pro- active Army presence for the foreseeable future. Such a presence will ensure the promotion and protection of U.S. national interests in the region.
Foreword
As the Bush administration reassesses U.S. foreign and defense policies, few regions of the world loom as large as the Asia-Pacific. This is an area where the United States has key economic and security interests. In recent decades, the Asia-Pacific has experienced rapid economic growth, a wave of democratization, and the emergence of a web of regional and subregional multilateral institutions. All these developments have contributed to enhancing the peace and prosperity of the region. Nevertheless, difficult challenges and perilous threats to regional stability remain; these necessitate the continued forward presence of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific.
This monograph highlights the significant and ongoing contribution of the U.S. Army in deterring war, executing smaller-scale contingencies, and shaping the security environment. The author advocates a robust, pro-active Army presence for the foreseeable future. Such a presence will ensure the promotion and protection of U.S. national interests in the region.
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