The National Military Strategy (NMS) includes the objective to strengthen Americas global network of allies and partners, stating the presence of U.S. military forces in key locations around the world underpins the international order and provides opportunities to engage with other countries while positioning forces to respond to crises. Therefore we will press forward with the rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region, placing our most advanced capabilities and greater capacity in that vital theater. (NMS, p. 9)
o 1) What risks are associated with rebalancing airpower capabilities capacity toward the Asia-Pacific region?
o 2) How can those risks be mitigated or managed?