Wilson talk: Geopolitical Importance of Southeast Asia and the Pacific

This important discussion on how the US should approach working with the several countries for a mutual defense posture and international trade, investment and financial benefits of those participants in commercial supply chains that serve the US and the Pacific region were featured topics in the online presentation held on October 7, 2022 9AM.  Be it recognized that the US has endorsed the plans for the evolving Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity and is currently engaged in identifying countries in Southeast Asia that might want to become members.

Congressmen Donald Norcross, New Jersey and Rob Wittman, Virginia served aa resource for the discussion and panelists were Professor Mark Kennedy, University of Colorado; and Ms. Slichoko Goto, Director for Geoeconomics at Wilson.  

I take it that this new organization deals in trade and commerce and also making investments and running international business corporations and their governments.  I think its objectives are to make friends with the business community in this far-reaching area for both reasons of corporate security and financial gain-- while promoting sound business practices implied by the phrase "rule of law" and ridding corrupt business practices in business dealings.

I was personally impressed, so frequently was mentioned that governments now in close relationship with the United States wished to maintain their close ties outside activities of the proposed Framework.  That includes Japan, S. Korea, Vietnam; and Australia.  But clearly, this organization could share technologies, be involved in the training of perspective personnel, become a conduit for relaying practices and useful ideas--in addition to foster increased trade among participants; and foster a sense of comradery and brotherhood among those belonging, due to their common interests and sincere dedication to right fairness and justice.

The Congressmen emphasized that our military commitments as part of our sharing a desire for our presence in the Southeast would be likely centralized on the island of Guam, already housing US military regional installations.  Admittedly, the US has military presence the world over already, but there might be some weaponry more suited to the geographical situation there!