Maximizing Negotiations over United States' National Interests with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Abstract

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is comprised of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippine Islands. This region strategically encompasses the primary route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Furthermore, it is rich in natural resources. Consequently the U.S. has many national interests in the ASEAN region. This paper describes those interests in four categories: (1) Security, (2) Economic, (3) Political, and (4) Social/Cultural. Some Washington policy-makers negotiate U.S. interests bi-laterally with each individual nation without regard for their groupings. Others deal regionally through ASEAN. It is the intent of this thesis to analyze the optimum route our planners should follow when negotiating our policies and goals concerning this region. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA097270

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People

  • Gary L. Stubblefield

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Air Force
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  • Far East
  • Fighter Aircraft
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  • Governments
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  • International Law
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  • Military Science
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