Author: Zalmay Khalilzad
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Keywords: force, posture, project, air, report, strategy, states, asia, new, united
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2001-09-25
List price: $32.50
ISBN-10: 083302955X
ISBN-13: 9780833029553

The past 20 years have been a time of relative peace in Asia and, notwithstanding the 1997-1998 financial crisis, a period of robust economic growth as well. Currently, however, Asia is beset by a variety of problems that could well imperil the stability it has long enjoyed--including territorial disputes, nuclear rivalry, rising nationalist sentiments, and increased military capabilities. This report summarizes the manner in which the United States can best meet these challenges and thereby ensure continued peace and stability in the region. In the interests of this goal, the report outlines

Author: Zalmay M. Khalizad
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Keywords: military, implications, strategic, china, states, rising, united
Number of Pages: 134
Published: 1999-08-25
List price: $30.00
ISBN-10: 0833027514
ISBN-13: 9780833027511

China has been embarked on a process of reform and modernization that has led to unprecedented economic development. The goal is to make China a developed country, which would, among other things, raise the standard of living and prepare the base for a strong military. The Chinese leadership considers good relations with the United States to be strongly advisable, if not absolutely necessary, but sovereignty concerns (especially with regard to Taiwan) could cause tensions in the Sino-U.S. relationship. China could emerge, by 2015, as a formidable power, one that might offer an alternative to t

Authors:Cheryl Benard, Zalmay Kalilzad,
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Keywords: republic, islamic, iran, god, government
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 1986-03
List price: $34.00
ISBN-10: 0231053770
ISBN-13: 9780231053778