Micronesia: Our New Western Outpost

The present western defense perimeter runs through Japan, Korea, China (Taiwan) and the Philippines by treaties. The United States may be required to withdraw eastward. The use of Micronesia, a strategic trust territory of the United Nations, administered by the United States, has been considered as...

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Main Author: Crockett,W R
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
AGRICULTURE
ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY)
DEFENSE SYSTEMS
ECONOMICS
GEOPOLITICS
Government and Political Science
LAND USE
MICRONESIA
POLITICAL SCIENCE
THERAPY
TREATIES
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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Summary:The present western defense perimeter runs through Japan, Korea, China (Taiwan) and the Philippines by treaties. The United States may be required to withdraw eastward. The use of Micronesia, a strategic trust territory of the United Nations, administered by the United States, has been considered as a new western perimeter. Micronesia is moving toward a new political status. The northern Mariana Islands want to be a commonwealth, while the rest of Micronesia wants independence with an association with the United States. The limited availability of land is the biggest issue, but the retarded economy, a lack of basic housing and utilities, an unskilled labor force and a distrust of the United States by the Micronesians tend to discourage the development of Micronesia as the new western outpost of the United States. (Author)