The United States and the Asia-Pacific Region: National Interests and Strategic Imperatives
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Strforum/SF239/SF239.pdf
Examines the economic power of the nations of East Asia whose share of world GDP grew from 26% in 1990 to 37% in 2006. Reviews U.S. commercial, cultural, and security ties with China, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Korea and the Philippines and calls for a clear understanding of U.S. interests in Asia. From the National Defense University.
