Accession Number:

ADA463642

Title:

Bilateral Vs. Multilateral Approach in Southeast Asia

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• Holbrook, Stewart W.

Report Date:

2005-05-17

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *UNITED STATES
• *INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• *SOUTHEAST ASIA
• FOREIGN POLICY
• COOPERATION
• CHINA
• MILITARY ASSISTANCE
• SECURITY
• COUNTERTERRORISM

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE