The Washington Quarterly · 2019 · 40 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesInternational RelationsInternational SecurityInternational StrategySecurity StudiesDefense PlanningDefense PolicyMilitary SecurityNational SecurityBorder DefenseDefensive DoctrineDefensive OperationsDefensive StrategyEast Asian International RelationsTerritorial DefenseUnited States Foreign Policy
US strategy in East Asia is defensive—seeking to maintain the territorial status quo and to preserve open trade and investment. The military component of that strategy largely involves helping alli...