Asia Security
The Unites States maintains a political, military and economic presence in the Asia Pacific. Since September 11, 2001, the changing security landscape and the war on terrorism have expanded U.S. interest in Asia. A cohesive U.S. policy towards Asia is critical as Asia is the fastest growing region in the world. In the near future, the U.S. will face key security and policy challenges emerging from the dynamic Asian powers of China and India. As both countries pursue economic growth and political ascendancy, they could choose to either to cooperate or compete with one another on a range of issues. Furthermore, they will define their positions toward the United States as they determine their positions in the international community. The Center for Global Security (CGS) Asia Security Program focuses on key Asian security issues that are likely to affect U.S. policy regionally and globally.
Drawing on expertise from government agencies, the private sector, educational institutions and think tanks, our objectives include:
- Helping U.S. government agencies to understand the rise of Asia and its implications for United States security and foreign policy.
- Analyzing key issues such as energy security and nonproliferation, and helping to determine how the U.S. could respond constructively.
- Drawing on the expertise and analysis of leading U.S. and foreign specialists to assess how cooperation could improve the nonproliferation situation in the region.
- Raising public awareness and understanding at home and in the region about these security issues by organizing seminars, conferences, and inviting Asian scholars and officials to present their perspectives on the issues.
CGS Asia Security Activities: