Strategic Analysis of the Asia-Pacific Region: Is a Forward-Based Aircraft Carrier Required in the Post-Cold War Era?
Abstract
This thesis determines whether there is an operational requirement to maintain a forward-based aircraft carrier in the Asia-Pacific region. Written as a strategic paper, it presents broad operational requirements in a changing world, by examining interdependence and future international order in the wake of the Cold War. The discussion then narrows to formulate the strategic framework of the Asia-Pacific region by presenting historic influences, regional defense capabilities, and current issues affecting future U.S. naval requirements in Northeast and Southeast Asia. Key issues of the framework relate to the U.S.-Japanese Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, the security of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippine base talks, and the overarching influence of U.S. naval contingencies in Southwest Asia. The study also examines other issues as they affect U.S. naval commitments in the region. The conclusions form the basis for the subjective analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 07, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA240082
Entities
People
- Charles P. Bourne
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College