Toward A Regional Triad-The Nature of Future US Strategic Engagement In the South China Sea

The current rebalancing of U.S. forces to the Pacific requires an understanding of a number of factors. Among the factors are a greater understanding of emerging trends in the Chinese military and a clear assessment of the Chinese regional strategic plan. Additionally, an examination of the political and geographical features of the South China Sea region and how those considerations support and limit the U.S. response is required. When the current situation in the South China Sea is balanced against the historical model of Anglo-American engagement in the Persian Gulf region, a model emerges for future U.S. engagement. The Anglo-American model used a combination of personnel, positioning, and procurement to create regional security in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. can apply appropriate elements of this model to achieve a regional balance of power in the South China Sea.

Author: U. S. Army Command and General Staff Col

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Aug 30, 2014

Number of Pages: 92 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1500998370

ISBN-13: 9781500998370