United States Policy Options in the Western Indian Ocean.

Abstract

This thesis examines United States interests in the Western Indian Ocean and recommends a policy toward the area. It analyzes the economic and regional importance of the main states in the area: Madagascar, Mozambique, Mauritius, The Comoros, and The Seychelles. Particular attention is given to strategic, economic and political considerations. United States policy objectives and options in the area are broadly explored and recommendations are made for a policy that is affirmative rather than reactive in approach to the area and its problems. This approach should not target a specific country but rather must look at the area in a regional and global perspective. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA121964

Entities

People

  • Michael F. Cordasco Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Commerce
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Economic Development
  • Fish
  • Geography
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Investments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

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  • Economics
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