A Role for Japan in Micronesia,
Abstract
The brief study examines an increased role for Japan in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI). The study shows that: (1) US stewardship in Micronesia (at least in the economic arena) has met with only limited success; (2) Japan, on the other hand, was very successful in developing the resources of Micronesia; and (3) the interests of Japan, the US and, to a lesser degree, Micronesia support such an initiative. Three possible roles for Japan are analyzed: (1) An increase in capital investment in the TTPI; (2) establishment of a transshipment port (with a refinery and large storage area) on Babelthaup in Palau; on (3) eventual sharing of the mission of Western Pacific sea land protection. An attempt is also made to tie Japanese bases (particularly Yokosuka and Sasebo) to the concept of joint US-Japanese protection of these sea lanes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 21, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA017332
Entities
People
- N. R. Gooding Jr
Organizations
- National War College