U.S. Security Strategy for the Asia-Pacific Region

Mitchell, Derek J.

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“…In 2001, US Department of Defense has announced the US defense strategy that demands their armed forces to provide flexible capabilities for wider purposes and contingencies. This capability is important as they intended to expand their overseas presence from Middle East to Pacific littoral (US Department of Defense 2001;Mitchell 2001;Kugler 2002). This statement obviously confirms the US willingness to stretch out their strategic plan to Pacific region, including Asia Pacific region and its littoral.…”

Section: Us Rebalance Strategy In Asia Pacificmentioning

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US Pivot and Stability in the Asia Pacific Region

Damayanti

2018

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The US rebalancing strategy in Asia Pacific confirms the importance of AsiaPacific region particularly for the US and her interest. A rapid economicdevelopment in Asia Pacific states coupled with security dynamics thatpotentially triggers instability in the region have become driving factors forthe US involvement in the region. The US (re)-existence as well as her activeengagement obviously gives rise to multiple responses and leads to negativeperception. This article perceives that the US pivot in Asia Pacific including thestrengthening of US influence in the region might provoke tension particularlywith China. Nonetheless, a common and mutual interest in economic andsecurity has forced both states to self-restrain and develop strategicpartnership, which is essential to achieve their common goals together withother Asia Pacific states. To understand the US strategy and the impact of thestrategy, this article analyzes the US official documents as well as otherrelated states’ documents, and using the “post-modern states” approach toexplain the implication of US military strategy

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Section: Us Rebalance Strategy In Asia Pacificmentioning

confidence: 99%