| Description |
1 online resource (45 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Historical background -- Models for security networking in Asia -- The Chinese perspective -- The northern node : Japan -- The southern node : Australia -- Linking the nodes -- A roadmap for networking Asian security |
| Summary |
"American security strategy in the Asia-Pacific has for decades been built on a 'hub and spokes' model of bilateral, exclusive alliance relationships. Japan, Australia, South Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand each share mutual defense treaties with the United States -- but not with any other countries, and not with one another. In recent years, this atomized approach to regional security has begun to change. Political and economic integration has provided the foundation upon which deeper intra-Asian defense and security ties have organically emerged. Hedging against critical uncertainties surrounding China's rise and America's enduring presence in the region, U.S. allies and other countries are strengthening their security ties with one another. This report argues that the emergence of a more networked security architecture in the Asia-Pacific is not only a positive development, but a critical one that Washington should further encourage and cultivate. Moving beyond isolated hub-and-spoke ties toward a more densely connected security network is a cost-effective way for the United States to advance its interests and uphold the regional rules-based order. It is also fully consistent with a strategy of encouraging U.S. allies and partners to assume a greater share of the burden for their security"--Publisher's web site |
| Notes |
"June 2017." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 40-45) |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (CNAS, viewed June 23, 2017) |
| Subject |
Security, International -- Asia
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Security, International -- Pacific Area
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Military relations.
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Security, International.
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| SUBJECT |
Asia -- Military relations
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Pacific Area -- Military relations
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| Subject |
Asia.
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Pacific Area.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Center for a New American Security, publisher.
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