Seeing the Elephant: Looking Beyond China
Abstract
As the United States leaves Iraq and Afghanistan, concerns over China are dominating the security discourse, largely to the exclusion of long-term American interests in other geographic regions. This thesis focuses on Brazil, Russia, and India, and explores the strategic importance of increasing strategic engagement with these bilateral partners in areas of mutual interest, such as security, economics, energy, and military relations. A profound power shift is occurring in international politics, which compels a rethinking of the US role in the world. The decisions American leadership will make in the coming years regarding economic policies and military force structure will greatly affect the degree of political influence the nation wields in the international system. The United States must acknowledge the current geopolitical reality and the growing need for collaboration with Brazil, Russia, and India in order to create opportunities for the sustained security of American national interests, as well as to further the global benefit for all.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- AD1019467
Entities
People
- Amber N. Peconga
Organizations
- Air University