US Civic Action: a Pragmatic and Potentially Decisive Foreign Aid Option for Developing Nations in the Pacific Basin:
Cochrane, Dennis C. (1988-04-01). US Civic Action: a Pragmatic and Potentially Decisive Foreign Aid Option for Developing Nations in the Pacific Basin: (Report). Fort Belvoir, VA: Defense Technical Information Center. doi:10.21236/ADA202097.
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Abstract: Focuses primarily on the Pacific Basin region, including explicit treatment of Micronesia, and addresses the period of heightened U.S.-Soviet tensions during the Cold War era, specifically referencing the year 2026 in its creation date. It examines the United States' strategic response to Soviet expansionism in the Pacific Basin amid economic constraints necessitating defense budget reductions. The document surveys existing U.S. military civic action programs and Peace Corps activities under the Department of State, analyzing their capabilities and current operations. It proposes a formal combination of these efforts to enhance foreign aid effectiveness in developing nations within the Pacific Ocean Islands. The report discusses subject domains including U.S. military strategy, foreign aid policy, civic action programs, and international relations in the context of security and national interests. It evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of integrating military and civilian aid initiatives as a strategic option. The document includes references to military forces of the United States, military budgets, and strategic considerations related to the Pacific Basin, thereby providing a comprehensive policy review of U.S. civic action as a foreign aid mechanism in the region.
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