ASEAN Combined Forces Command
Abstract
ASEAN was born in July 1967. At that time, the ASEAN partners were almost strangers to each other, if not adversaries. But after 25 years, the region has undergone a true transformation. East and Southeast Asia are economically the most dynamic and the fastest-growing regions in the world today. The stability in the region is a consequence of the stability, coordination and team work of ASEAN. With a reduction of U.S. forces presence in the area, the key to securing regional stability is to increase the cooperation between ASEAN nations. This would include cooperation, not only in economic and political sectors, but also in the military sector. ASEAN can support and increase multilateral military cooperation between the countries. The vast development of advanced arms technology has produced shorter warning times of any possible threat and less reaction times available for the defender. So it is very important that at least a pre-planned combined forces command is already built up and able to exercise command and control over combined ASEAN forces. To build it, we need to pay very close attention to the political effects of each developing step of the military cooperation. ASEAN has already succeeded in economic development, and therefore I believe that there will be no problem in the development of stronger military cooperation. It is a long hard way to go but it is important for the survival and stability of the region, and for the stability of the world.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 03, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA249936
Entities
People
- Edmun D. B. Prakoso
Organizations
- United States Army War College