The Rimland of Northeast Asia: A Study of Soviet Power Projection

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Abstract:

This report presents an outline and discussion of the geopolitical concept developed by N.J. Spykman as it relates to Soviet militarism. It emphasizes the importance to world stability of the rimlands of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and the Far East. For the purpose of this paper, the rimland of Northeast Asia is specifically examined and serves as a model of the entire geopolitical concept. The purpose of the study is to determine whether or not Soviet power projection in Northeast Asia conforms to Spykmans theory of geopolitics.

Author(s):
Hillebrand, C. D.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA146478
Pagination:
0064

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-84-1260
Monitor Series:
ACSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NORTHEAST ASIA, GEOPOLITICS, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, THEORY, USSR
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
RIMLANDS, POWER PROJECTION
Report Date:
1984 Mar 01