Micronesia: Our New Western Outpost.
Abstract
The present western defense perimeter runs through Japan, Korea, China (Taiwan) and the Philippines by treaties. The United States may be required to withdraw eastward. The use of Micronesia, a strategic trust territory of the United Nations, administered by the United States, has been considered as a new western perimeter. Micronesia is moving toward a new political status. The northern Mariana Islands want to be a commonwealth, while the rest of Micronesia wants independence with an association with the United States. The limited availability of land is the biggest issue, but the retarded economy, a lack of basic housing and utilities, an unskilled labor force and a distrust of the United States by the Micronesians tend to discourage the development of Micronesia as the new western outpost of the United States. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 03, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA028904
Entities
People
- W. R. Crockett
Organizations
- United States Army War College