The United States and Asia: Toward a New U.S. Strategy and Force Posture (Project Air Force) - Softcover

Khalilzad, Zalmay D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 083302955X ISBN 13: 9780833029553

Publisher: RAND Corporation, 2001

Synopsis

The past 20 years have been a time of relative peace in Asia and, notwithstanding the 19971998 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.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This report focuses on the question of how the United States shoulddeal with the changing security environment in Asia-a vital and dy-namicregion of the world that may be entering a period of increasedinstability. It then addresses the implications for the U.S. Air Force inshaping the environment, responding to potential crises, andpreparing for the long term.This project was conducted in the Strategy and Doctrine Program ofProject AIR FORCE under the sponsorship of the Deputy Chief ofStaff for Air and Space Operations, U.S. Air Force (AF/XO), and theCommander, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF/CC). The report should be ofinterest to the national security community and to segments of thegeneral public. Comments are welcome and may be addressed tothe project leader, Dr. Zalmay Khalilzad.Research was completed in fall 2000.PROJECT AIR FORCEProject AIR FORCE, a division of RAND, is the Air Force federallyfunded research and development center (FFRDC) for studies andanalyses. It provides the Air Force with independent analyses ofpolicy alternatives affecting the development, employment, combatreadiness, and support of current and future aerospace forces. Re-searchis performed in four programs: Aerospace Force Develop-ment;Manpower, Personnel, and Training; Resource Management;and Strategy and Doctrine.

About the Author:

Zalmay Khalilzad (Ph.D., Political Science, University of Chicago) was formerly the leader of Project Air Force's Strategy and Doctrine Program at Rand. He was assistant undersecretary of defense for policy planning during the Bush administration. Khalilzad joined the White House staff on Monday, May 14, 2001, as special assistant to the president and senior director at the National Security Council. David T. Orletsky (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, SM, Aeronautics and Astronautics) is an associate engineer at Rand, Washington, DC. His research interests include Chinese defense modernization; command and control sensor, weapon, and communication technology; and USAF operational analysis. Abram N. Shulsky (Ph.D., Political Science, University of Chicago) is a researcher at Rand. His research interests include revolution in military affairs and organizational issues in the military with respect to information issues. Ashley Tellis (Ph.D., Political Science, University of Chicago) is a senior policy analyst at Rand with expertise in South Asian security and defense matters, Asian interstate relations, and the theory and practice of international affairs. His current research examines nuclear proliferation and weapons of mass destruction and the future of U.S. security strategy in Asia. Jonathan Pollack is a consultant at Rand. He is widely known for his work on China's political and strategic roles; the international politics of Asia; U.S. policy in Asia; and Chinese technological and military development. Kevin Pollpeter (MA, International Policy Studies, Monterey Institute of International Studies) is a research assistant at Rand whose research interests include Asian and Chinese security issues and nonproliferation issues. Angel M. Rabasa (Ph.D., History, Harvard University) is a senior policy analyst at Rand. He was previously the Deputy Director, Office of Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore Affairs at the Department of State and has held numerous State and Defense Department positions. David A. Shlapak (BA, Political Science, Northwestern University) is a policy analyst in Rand's Pittsburgh office. He has a diverse background in national security affairs and has been involved in Project Air Force's ongoing study of Asian security issues since its inception five years ago.

About this edition

• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 083302955X
• ISBN 13: 9780833029553
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320