Employing U.S. Navy Hospital Ships in Support of Soft Power Projection

Abstract

Over the last decade the United States has arguably slipped from the world s only true super power to a country now being challenged by China. We are seen as an aggressor by numerous world leaders and nations while China is viewed as a willing player who provides economic resources and medical aid to developing and struggling nations. The United State s seeming decline in foreign policy can be directly attributed to the employment of hard power such as military engagements in multiple countries that support non-state actors and terrorists. One way to stem the negative flow perception and gain support from these world nations is through the robust diplomacy and use of soft power projection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2011
Accession Number
ADA560217

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Sokolowski

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Employment
  • Foreign Policy
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • International Law
  • Littoral Combat Ships
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • United States Southern Command
  • War Colleges

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