Theater Security Cooperation Planning with Article 98: How the 2002 Servicemembers' Protection Act Fosters China's Quest for Global Influence

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Abstract:

The Combatant Commander is hindered in constructing Theater Security Cooperation plans due to the restrictions placed upon foreign military aid dispersal as a result of the 2002 American Servicemembers Protection Act. Designed to remedy these restrictions, nonsurrender bilateral Article 98 agreements are fostering resentment of American global hegemony which China is leveraging to expand her influence worldwide. The long-term implications of the American Servicemembers Protection Act need to be reassessed beyond the scope of the Global War on Terrorism to safeguard strategic alliances forged with decades of mutual cooperation.

Author(s):
Hernandez, Jaime A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Pagination:
0022

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/JMO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2_Understand
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NATIONAL SECURITY, *COMPETITION, *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, *POLITICAL ALLIANCES, *CHINA, *FOREIGN AID, *LEGISLATION, *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), TERRORISM, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, COOPERATION, MILITARY COMMANDERS, HISTORY, POLICIES, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), THREATS, INTEROPERABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Sociology and Law, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
*THEATER SECURITY COOPERATION PLANS, *FOREIGN MILITARY AID, *AMERICAN SERVICEMEMBERS PROTECTION ACT, TSCP(THEATER SECURITY COOPERATION PLANS), ASPA(AMERICAN SERVICEMEMBERS PROTECTION ACT), ARTICLE 98, IMET(INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING), FMF(FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING), CHINESE MILITARY AID, CHINESE INFLUENCE, MILITARY TO MILITARY RELATIONS, ICC(INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT), ROME STATUTE, PREVENTIVE DEFENSE
Report Date:
2005 Feb 14
Creation Date:
2007 Apr 06