Offshore Control: A Proposed Strategy for an Unlikely Conflict (Strategic Forum, no. 278).

摘要

As America ends its military commitment to Iraq and continues its drawdown in Afghanistan, a lively discussion has emerged on what future challenges the Nation faces. High on every list is the requirement to deal with a rising China. In his remarks to the Australian Parliament on November 17, 2011, President Barack Obama stated, As we end today s wars, I have directed my national security team to make our presence and mission in the Asia Pacific a top priority: (1) As part of this rebalancing to Asia, the administration has stated that it seeks to identify and expand areas of common interest, to work with China to build mutual trust, and to encourage China s active efforts in global problem-solving; (2) Clearly, the United States seeks prudent and coordinated political, economic, and military actions to further integrate China into the international system.