Access issues associated with U.S. military presence in Thailand and the Philippines
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Authors
Dilag, Bayani C.
Subjects
U.S.-Thai relations
U.S.- Philippines relations
Public diplomacy
Forward presence
Access strategy
Radicalism
Leftist nationalism
Rightist nationalism
Muslim nationalism
Anti-American
Anti-U.S.
Propaganda
United front
USPACOM
Theater security
Military bases
Military presence
Basing strategies
Political mobilization
Democratization
U.S.- Philippines relations
Public diplomacy
Forward presence
Access strategy
Radicalism
Leftist nationalism
Rightist nationalism
Muslim nationalism
Anti-American
Anti-U.S.
Propaganda
United front
USPACOM
Theater security
Military bases
Military presence
Basing strategies
Political mobilization
Democratization
Advisors
Croissant, Aurel S.
Date of Issue
2005-03
Date
March 2005
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
In pursuit of the objectives of the U.S. National Security Strategy and the National Military Strategy, the U.S. Armed Forces require access to military and logistics facilities overseas to be able to support and sustain its combat power projection. Access to these places translates into capabilities. An American military forward presence in time of peace as well as during a regional crisis lends credibility to U.S. diplomacy. Moreover, access to forward locations is expedient when engaging transnational threats or supporting humanitarian missions, e.g., the South and Southeast Asia tsunami relief operations. This thesis analyzes the political opposition to U.S. military presence in Thailand and the Philippines. The historical context that led to the development of this opposition is examined in detail. The rationale of those who oppose, as well as those who support, American military presence is clearly delineated. By understanding the sensitive political issues, U.S. military planners and operators can adapt base access strategies according to the existing political climate in these two countries. The politics unique to each environment will dictate the combination of "basing" approaches tailored to meet the U.S. military objectives as well as the public diplomacy required to support them.
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Thesis
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Department
Department of National Security Affairs
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
x, 107 p.
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