Bilateral Vs. Multilateral Approach in Southeast Asia

Abstract

Southeast Asian countries have tended to focus on bilateral relations since the end of the cold war. However, non-traditional security problems ranging from regional environmental haze to arms trafficking and terrorism, are not confined to borders and are multinational in nature. This text will consider the prevailing United States views, as well as those of Southeast Asian nations and China concerning this balance between bilateralism and multilateralism. It will also address specific potential areas where USPACOM collaboration in a multilateral environment may pay significant dividends. It will elaborate on recommendations to focus on multilateral exercises and operations, especially those involving humanitarian assistance and information sharing that can lead to increased stability and mutual regional interdependence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 2005
Accession Number
ADA463642

Entities

People

  • Stewart W. Holbrook

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asia
  • Cold War
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Information Exchange
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Security
  • South Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Economics
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.