The Goal Is Access: Security Cooperation Is the Means
Abstract
America requires access and a physical military presence to prevent conflict in the non-linear volatile environment in which we live and expect to build our economy. By a commitment to our own policy of global engagement through various security cooperation programs we can not only set the conditions for successful intervention in locations unknown to us today but can also prevent upheaval in other locations. Full utilization of our security cooperation program will set the conditions for access to countries where conflict was not preventable. Security Cooperation must be at the forefront of our long-range approach to the current international system. This is consistent with a capability-based strategy for our armed forces. An active security cooperation program aimed at areas deemed vital to American national interests will foster growth in stable governments and establish a mutual basis for cooperation that will likely induce states to support American interests during times of instability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 03, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA423316
Entities
People
- Kenneth F. Fisher Jr.
Organizations
- United States Army War College