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THE ASIA-PACIFIC CENTURY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES By Adam Lowther & VG
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- Book Title
- The Asia-Pacific Century: Challenges and Opportunities
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- Publication Year
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- Study Guide
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- English
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Excerpt: In 2002 Pres. George W. Bush proclaimed that the twenty-first century would be the "Asia-Pacific Century." While I am not sure he was the first person to use that phrase--and it has been often used by others over the past 10 years--for those of us who study the region and/or have more than a casual familiarity with the region, the proclamation rings true. In a November 2011 article in Foreign Policy magazine , Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went so far as to say, "The future of politics will be decided in Asia, not Afghanistan or Iraq, and the United States will be right at the center of the action." These are powerful words, underscoring the fact that Asia matters, and it matters a great deal. For those who are interested in national security affairs, the question is not whether Asia matters but what our country should do about the fact that Asia matters. How should we posture ourselves to best advance our national interests in a region that will have so much to do with our future security and prosperity? Certainly, there will be much study and many well-considered judgments concerning these important questions, and most of this work will contribute to advancing our collective ability to successfully confront the scores of challenges that lie ahead. In this regard, I was pleased to learn that the Air Force Research Institute was undertaking a year-long study of the Air Force strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. While it is clear that all instruments of national power will play critical roles in our national strategy for the region, the military instrument will underpin all of our efforts in the region. The US Air Force will play an especially key role, with its ability to rapidly span the vast distances in the Pacific while engaging our allies, partners, and friends in the region through forward presence and exercises. Related products: Other products produced by the United States Air Force can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/department-air-force Managing Military Readiness can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/managing-military-readiness The Armed Forces Officer is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/armed-forces-officer Duffer's Shoal: A Strategic Dream of the Pacific Command Area of Responsibility is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/duffers-shoal-strategic-dream-pacific-command-area-responsibility The Future of American Landpower: Does Forward Presence Still Matter? : The Case of the Army in the Pacific is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/future-american-landpower-does-forward-presence-still-matter-case-army-pacific 21st Century Challenges of Command: A View From the Field is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/21st-century-challenges-command-view-field
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1585662240
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Publication Name
Asia-Pacific Century: Challenges and Opportunities : Challenges and Opportunities
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Type
Study Guide
Number of Pages
283 Pages
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18 Oz
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Table of Content
Table of Contents: Foreword vii About the Authors ix 1 Why Asia Matters 1 Dr. John P. Geis II Introduction 1 The "Asian Tigers," Pandas, and Elephants 2 Getting International Trade "Strait" 6 A Place Where It Is Natural to Have Problems 8 A Military Race . . . but to Where? 14 2 Thinking about the Asia-Pacific 25 Dr. Adam Lowther Introduction 25 The Delphi Method and Analysis 25 Focus Group Analysis 31 Conclusion 43 3 Top Five Asia-Pacific Economies: Integration, Conflict, Vulnerability, and Crisis, 2010-2020 45 Dr. Brooks B. Robinson Abstract 45 Introduction 45 Bottom Line Up Front 46 Economic Integration 47 Economic Integration and Military Conflict 50 Economic Integration in a Game-Theoretic Framework 51 Economic Vulnerability 53 Impact of an Asian Crisis on the Global Economy 56 Conclusion 58 4 Chinese Soft Economic Warfare 63 Dr. Chad Dacus Introduction 63 Peace and Prosperity 64 Soft Economic Warfare 69 The US Response 75 5 Steaming up the Hudson: China, the United States, and the Problem of Misperception 81 Prof. Simon Reich Introduction 81 Why Do Americans Fear China''s Growth into a Great Power? 82 Is This Sense of Alarm Justified? 85 What Are the Consequences of the Current Trend in US-Chinese Relations? 90 6 The Contradictions of US China Policy: Implications for the US Air Force 93 Justin Logan Abstract 93 Introduction 93 US Policy toward China 95 The Problems with US Policy 97 Changes for US China Policy 101 Potential Objections to the Alternative Strategy 103 Conclusion 110 7 Shadow Dancing in the Indian and Pacific Oceans: China, India, and America 115 Dr. Dhirendra K. Vajpeyi Introduction 115 The Theatre Stage: The Indian Ocean 116 The South China Sea (Nanyang) and China''s Southeast Asia Neighbours 118 The Pacific Ocean 125 The Players (the Actors) 126 Conclusion 146 8 US Role in the Asia-Pacific Region: A Regional View 153 Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan Introduction 153 Regional Perceptions of the US Role in the Asia-Pacific 154 As China Rises, Will Its Neighbours Bandwagon or Balance? 166 Conclusion 168 9 The Security Environment in the Asia-Pacific: An Australian Viewpoint 171 Dr. Sanu Kainikara Introduction 171 Australia''s Strategic Interests 173 Factors Affecting Australia''s Strategic Outlook 176 The Role of the United States in the Asia-Pacific Region 177 The Status of South Pacific Nations 178 The Shift in Global Economic Activity to the Asia-Pacific 179 An Australian Perspective on Its Security 184 Conclusion 187 10 Conflict and Diplomacy in the South China Sea 189 Dr. Sheldon W. Simon Abstract 189 Introduction 189 Conflict and Diplomacy: Alternative Approaches to the South China Sea 192 Multilateral Diplomacy 193 The United States, the Code of Conduct, and South China Sea Diplomacy 195 The United States and the Philippines: A Special South China Sea Relationship 199 Other Significant External Actors: Japan and India 201 Implications for the United States 204 11 Nuclear-Strategic Asia 211 Dr. Stephen J. Cimbala Introduction 211 Policy Problems and Issues 211 States and Forces 217 Conclusion 224 12 Aspects of Korean Unification: Planning for US Involvement on the Korean Peninsula 229 Dr. Kimberly Gill and Dr. Thomas P. Dolan Introduction 229 Background of Korean Separation 229 Scenarios for Korean Unification 230 Cost Estimates of Korean Unification 233 Why Germany Is the Wrong Model for Korean Unification 246 Conclusion 248 13 Building Positive Relationships in the Asia-Pacific 253 Dr. Adam Lowther Introduction 253 Why the Asia-Pacific Matters 253 China 256 Airpower in the Asia-Pacific 257 Conclusion 263 Abbreviations 267
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Elementary/High School
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High School, Elementary School
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Military / Strategy, International Relations / General, Asia / India & South Asia, Security (National & International)
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History, Political Science
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