Republic of the Philippines--A Strategic Study

This study examines the strategic importance of US military basing in Philippines in the post-Vietnam era. US national interests in the Pacific are examined as well as the changing Asian and Pacific power relations. Among these are the rising nationalism of Southeast Asia nations, proposed US withdr...

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Main Authors: Connell,Terence J, Cowles,Phillip R, Hoge,Philip R, Zaludek,George M, Lykke,Arthur F , Jr
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
AGREEMENTS
AIR FORCE FACILITIES
BASES(STRUCTURES)
DEFENSE PLANNING
FAR EAST
FORWARD AREAS
Government and Political Science
GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN)
INDIAN OCEAN
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
MILITARY FACILITIES
MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
NATIONAL DEFENSE
National interests
NAVAL SHORE FACILITIES
OVERSEAS
Overseas bases
PACIFIC OCEAN
PHILIPPINES
RETENTION(GENERAL)
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
THREAT EVALUATION
TREATIES
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Summary:This study examines the strategic importance of US military basing in Philippines in the post-Vietnam era. US national interests in the Pacific are examined as well as the changing Asian and Pacific power relations. Among these are the rising nationalism of Southeast Asia nations, proposed US withdrawals from Korea, the Taiwan question, the US-Japanese connection, US-PRC normalization of relations, and the growing Soviet naval capability. The authors conclude that a concept of forward basing is the most efficient and effective strategy for the US to follow. They suggest that, in light of a forward defense strategy, the Philippine bases constitute an irreplaceable physical asset and an invaluable force multiplier for projection of US military power and influence in the Pacific and Indian Ocean areas. The US should pursue current negotiations on Military Basing Agreement and Mutual Defense Treaties with a view toward retention of Philippine bases in exchange for adequate concessions and compensation to the Marcos government.