A Theater Strategy for Northeast Asia, One of the World's Most Critical Regions

Abstract

Northeast Asia has long been and will remain one of the world's most important geopolitical regions, and events here directly impact US economic, political, and world order interests1. Thus region is unique because three of the world's four major powers (China, Japan, Russia) share common borders or close proximity Geography, always important, is critical in the case of the Korean peninsula. Uniquely situated among the three major Asian powers, Korea's pivotal geopolitical position has caused three major wars in a short span of 56 years that involved the armed forces of all four major powers2. Korea's geographical position remains crucial in the region. A hostile and divided Korean peninsula or a reunified Korean nation does not alter significantly the geostrategic equation among the four major powers. In fact, a unified and stronger Korea over the long-term could still aggravate relations among the regional powers, particularly with Japan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA441105

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  • Kevin J. Willey

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  • National War College

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  • Agreements
  • Asia
  • Cold War
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  • North Korea
  • Northeast Asia
  • Nuclear Weapons
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  • South Korea
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  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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