Managing the rise of China constitutes one of the most important challenges facing the United States in the early 21st century. China has always been an important state in the international system because of its large territory, vast resources, and huge population. But its significance for international politics has dramatically increased since 1978, when the market reforms initiated by Deng Xiaoping placed China on a course that could lead to rapid transformation of potential resources that had remained untapped. This process is significant not only because it promises the internal...
Managing the rise of China constitutes one of the most important challenges facing the United States in the early 21st century. China has always been ...
Asia has in recent years been challenged by a financial crisis. While some countries have moved toward increased stability, others have struggled with churning economic or political upheaval, including territorial disputes, nuclear rivalry, rising nationalist sentiments, and increased military capabilities. This book examines future directions for the region and outlines an integrated political, military and economic strategy that the US can pursue to inhibit the growth of rivalries in Asia.
Asia has in recent years been challenged by a financial crisis. While some countries have moved toward increased stability, others have struggled with...
Examines US strategic relations with India and Pakistan both historically and in the context of the global war on terrorism and operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Examines US strategic relations with India and Pakistan both historically and in the context of the global war on terrorism and operation Enduring Fre...
This monograph highlights key factors in South Asia imperiling U.S. interests, and suggests how and where the U.S. military might play an expanded, influential role. It suggests seven steps the military might take to better advance and defend U.S. interests in South Asia, the Middle East, and Asia at large. Washington should intensify involvement in South Asia and become more influential with the governments there. Given the area's potential for violence, it should also shape part of the U.S. military to meet potential crises.
This monograph highlights key factors in South Asia imperiling U.S. interests, and suggests how and where the U.S. military might play an expanded, in...
This monograph describes spend analyses that the RAND Corporation conducted in 2002 for the first phase of a purchasing and supply management demonstration conducted at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center for purchases of F100 jet engine spares and repair services and jet engine bearings. The authors provide details on the required data and processes involved in a spend analysis and discuss the implications of their findings for F100 purchasing and supply-chain management for future spend analyses.
This monograph describes spend analyses that the RAND Corporation conducted in 2002 for the first phase of a purchasing and supply management demonstr...
An emerging U.S. grand strategy--the promotion of democracy and freedom abroad--will certainly involve the U.S. armed forces. Although they must change to meet changes in emphasis and demand, they cannot risk their historic strengths. Some areas of interest are the organization and employment of forces, planning for future conflicts, developing information resources, and fostering partnerships among the services and with allies.
An emerging U.S. grand strategy--the promotion of democracy and freedom abroad--will certainly involve the U.S. armed forces. Although they must chang...
