An Asia-Pacific Economic Bear Hug

The Soviet Union's presence in the Asia-Pacific region has historically been reflected in its military capability. Her Pacific buildup now includes the largest of the USSR's four fleets and a steady growth of air and naval forces at Cam Ranh Bay. This study shows that the Soviets are now e...

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Main Author: Elliott, James E
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
AUSTRALIA
BALANCE OF POWER
ECONOMIC IMPACT
ECONOMICS
Economics and Cost Analysis
GROWTH(GENERAL)
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
KIRIBATI
MICRONESIA
MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
NAVY
NEW ZEALAND
NORTHEAST ASIA
POLICIES
POWER
SOUTHEAST ASIA
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE
STEADY STATE
USSR
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Summary:The Soviet Union's presence in the Asia-Pacific region has historically been reflected in its military capability. Her Pacific buildup now includes the largest of the USSR's four fleets and a steady growth of air and naval forces at Cam Ranh Bay. This study shows that the Soviets are now enhancing their regional presence through another means of power in addition to their military. The use of economics as an alternative to gain a non-military foothold in the region is now a viable link to the Soviet's overall strategy. This study explores why the Soviet's are using economic power and then trace their attempts to gain an economic foothold in the region. Keywords: Northeast Asia; Southeast Asia; International politics; Economic policies; Balance of power; New Zealand; Australia; Kiribati.