Challenge to U.S. Pacific Command Strategy in the Pacific Rim

摘要

This study examines the uncertainties affecting U. S. strategy in the Pacific Rimregion, evaluates current PACOM strategy there, and provides an assessment of current and future concerns. The study finds that the lack of an overall national strategy toward the Pacific Rim only detracts from the future effectiveness of military forces as a tool of statecraft. The study concludes with several recommendations on how the U.S. can better define its objectives in the region, and thus empower and facilitate military initiatives in theater.