An uncertain future: Asia and the Pacific in 2000

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Sea power is a key strategic factor in US foreign and military policy in the Asia-Pacific theater. The emergence of China, the changing nature of US-Taiwan relations, and other security issues are analyzed.

Asia, Pacific Ocean, Analysis, International aspects, Powers and duties, Military policy, Defense spending, United States. Navy, Naval strategy

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Does NATO still have the will? Alliance plods forward at less-than-deliberate speed

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The United States assisted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in expanding, by bringing in seven new members and proposed the creation of a NATO Response Force (NRF) whereas the NATO proposed the formation of the European Rapid Reaction Force (ERRF) for fighting against new security threats like terrorism. It is yet to be seen whether these improvements and expansions made to the NATO will assist the NATO alliances in mustering the will, determination, resources and public support that is required for fighting and winning the war against terrorism.

Membership, Security, International, International security, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Antiterrorism measures

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Trident conversation wins NDP support: a giant step forward for SSGN concept

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The US Navy is requesting funding for the conversion of four nuclear-powered Trident ballistic missile submarines into conventional land-attack platforms for use by special operations units. The proposals include the modification of 24 tubes in the submarines to accommodate Tomahawk cruise missiles and ATACMS or NTACMS tactical ballistic missiles. The remaining tubes would also be converted into lockin and lockout rooms for Navy SEAL commandos during special warfare operations in a littoral conflict.

International politics, Ship Building and Repairing, Ballistic Missile Submarines

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