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The transformation of the
Asia-Pacific region is truly breath-taking. In the space of a half a century,
nations that were among the oldest outposts of colonialism are now the newest
frontiers of capitalism.
Warren Christopher, former
Secretary of State
CONTENTS
SUMMARY
PART I
Asia-Pacific Regional
Overview
The Asia-Pacific Region: A
U.S. Pacific Command Perspective
Joseph W. Prueher
Military Forces in the
Asia-Pacific Region: A View from
Washington
Patrick M. Cronin
Asia-Pacific Military Power in
the 21st Century
Colin S. Gray
China and the 21st
Century
Scott Leeb
PART II
Utility of
Force
The Persistence of
Conventional Military Power in a Maritime Theater
Bernard D. Cole
Revolution in Military Affairs:
One Perspective
Thomas J. Welch
C4I
Technology
Archie Clemins