The Rising Tiger (United States Policy Consideration towards Southeast Asia)
Abstract
As the 21st Century rapidly approaches, Southeast Asia is at peace and presents significant opportunities for the United States to realize vital objectives of its national security strategy. During the past 50 years, the United States has been involved in two major conflicts in this strategically important region. In World War II, U.S. soldiers Island-hopped through the Philippines enjoying ultimate victory in the Pacific theater, while during the Vietnam War, the United States experienced policy failures and conflicts in the nation's will. Southeast Asia, consisting of the countries of Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines, presents opportunities for the United States to enhance its security, bolster its economic prosperity, and promote democracy abroad. Once the battlefield of the Cold War, experts believe that the U.S. presence in the region, the demise of the Soviet Union, and the fall of communism have produced a new environment for economic growth and political stability. It is now the breeding ground for fledgling democracies and flourishing economic activity that can contribute significantly to many U.S. national interests well into the next century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA442668
Entities
People
- Carla Douglas
- Elliot J. Rosner
- Gary Pagliano
Organizations
- National War College