Strategic Implications of the Native Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement

Abstract

There is a vocal undercurrent of supporters that endorse Native Hawaiian Sovereignty as specified in the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act (known as the Akaka Bill). This proposal could create a Native Hawaiian governing entity that would provide everything from special privileges for persons of Native Hawaiian ancestry to potentially an outright full secession of the State of Hawaii as an independent nation. There are significant implications domestically and regionally that weigh heavily on the political support expected for the passing of this bill. Further, there are daunting challenges and opportunities that must be explored in order to levy a focused strategic argument to test the bill's validity, and ensure decision makers understand the associated consequences. This paper will provide a historical background, analyze associated implications, review potential opportunities for exploiting the current movement to precipitate change, and make suggestions for overcoming challenges and roadblocks that threaten political support of the bill.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 2010
Accession Number
ADA553453

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  • Bruce D. Jenkins

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Native Americans
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • Second World War
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  • United States Government
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges

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