The ASEAN Regional Forum: Asian Security without an American Umbrella.

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Abstract:

The author argues that Asia is looking for stability and that U.S. support for the goals of ASEAN, through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum, offers a unique opportunity to foster stability, prosperity, and the furthering of democracy in that region. Therefore, the author contends, multilateral dialogues, supported by the kind of credibility that results when policy and diplomacy have the support of strong, ready military forces, is needed. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum ARF, first held in July 1994 in Bangkok, Thailand, is a unique, Asian-led experiment in multilateral security in Asia. It took shape at a time when the United States seemed to have withdrawn from its leading role in regional and world security, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. In fact, according to quotes attributed to a senior Chinese leader by former Assistant Secretary of Defense Charles Freeman, despite assurances from Washington, the perception in Asia is that the United States would never trade one of its cities Los Angeles was the city in question for the goal of securing peace for one of its friends in Asia.

Author(s):
Wortzel, Larry M.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0049

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACN-96034
Monitor Series:
AWC/SSI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FOREIGN POLICY, *NATIONAL SECURITY, *INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, *INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, *SOUTHEAST ASIA, GLOBAL, UNITED STATES, SYMPOSIA, LEADERSHIP, SECURITY, WARSAW PACT COUNTRIES, PERCEPTION, ASIA, CHINA, THAILAND, DEMOCRACY, LOS ANGELES(CALIFORNIA)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
ASEAN, ASIA PACIFIC REGION, COLD WAR WORLD, CONFERENCE ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE
Report Date:
1996 Dec 13
Creation Date:
1997 Jun 04