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.

This functional needs analysis assesses the ability of current U.S. Air Force assets to deliver the airlift capabilities identified in the functional area analysis.

This functional area analysis lays out the tasks, conditions, and standards for the intratheater airlift fleet, taken from high-level guidance, various operational concepts, and recent operational experience and the key variables for later analyses.