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Ext: Asian InstabilityUs-south korea relations key to asian stability. Klingner 8. [Bruce, the Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia at The Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center. October 9 “Forging a New Era in the U.S.—Japan Alliance” Heritage -- http://www.heritage.org/Research/AsiaandthePacific/bg2196.cfm] The U.S. has critical national interests in Asia and must remain fully and energetically engaged in the region. Washington must employ all of the instruments of national power—diplomatic, informational, military, and economic—to attain its strategic objectives. The U.S. cannot do it alone; it relies on its indispensable allies Japan and South Korea to achieve mutually beneficial goals. The U.S. must convince these two allies that the U.S.–South Korea and U.S.–Japan alliances are not a zero-sum equation. Both are critically important to achieving U.S. strategic objectives. Washington should make clear we stand shoulder to shoulder with both allies since we share common values. Strong trilateral cooperation between Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul is critically important. Periodic political or societal flare-ups that strain relations between Japan and South Korea must not be allowed to detract from steady long-term progress in strengthening the military partnership among the three countries. While the U.S.–Japanese security alliance is in a far better position to address the 21st century threat environment than it was five years ago, much work remains. SKFTA key to economic co-op and Asian stability Pamintuan, ’11 (Rudy, “Korea is for US”, http://www.examiner.com/foreign-affairs-in-chicago/korus-is-for-us, 7/26/11) However, the U.S. is behind. The European Union, Australia and China have also been negotiating trade agreements which have affected America’s trade rankings. America used to be Korea’s biggest trading partner, but since 2003, we have fallen to fourth place – behind China, Japan and the European Union. In just over a decade, the U.S. share of Korea’s import market for goods has fallen from 21 percent to just 9 percent – a smaller share than the European Union, which is preparing to secure more of the Korean market by implementing its own free trade agreement this summer. Coupled with the withdrawal of the Korean bill due to translation errors, timing is of the essence. If the U.S. pushes forward on passing the agreement here, Korea will be forced to reciprocate. KORUS would not only lead to further economic cooperation, as Asia will be a strong partner for the U.S. in the coming years, but it will also foster strengthened relations which will play a pivotal role in balancing the security and unrest in the region. Signing this trade deal would give the U.S. greater relevance in Asia. It would demonstrate America’s dedication and commitment to Asia as well as provide a platform for a sustainable partnership. Asia wants security and stability in the region, something it looks to America to provide. KORUS would be the first step towards extending economic cooperation in the area and a piece of the puzzle in the creation of a Trans Pacific Partnership, a trading block which would, at the outset, consist of Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam and eventually could lead to a Free Trade Area of Asia Pacific. This trade agreement is not just about beef and cars, it signals a deepening of ties with Asia. Continue reading on Examiner.com KORUS is for US - Chicago Foreign Affairs | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-affairs-in-chicago/korus-is-for-us#ixzz1THB8SzKf SKFTA key to Asian stability – Korean Peninsula vital to stability Webb, 7/21/11 (Jim, “Senator Webb: South Korea “focal point” for stability in Asia”, http://webb.senate.gov/newsroom/pressreleases/07-21-2011-02.cfm, 7/26/11) Senator Jim Webb, chair of the Foreign Relations East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee, today stressed the “vital importance” of the U.S.-South Korea relationship during the confirmation hearing of Ambassador Sung Y. Kim to be U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. “Northeast Asia is the only area in the world where the interests of China, Russia, Japan, and the United States directly intersect,” said Senator Webb. “In the middle of this is a divided Korean Peninsula. If you do not have stability in Northeast Asia, you cannot have stability anywhere else in Asia. That underlines the vital importance of the relationship that the United States shares with South Korea.” Senator Webb renewed his call for Congress to approve the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: “Without passage, the United States risks falling behind our trade competitors, losing economic benefits, and weakening an important strategic alliance.” “Our joint approach [with South Korea] is essential to maintaining stability on the Korean peninsula and ensuring that North Korea is not allowed to act with impunity,” said Senator Webb. “This approach is also important for demonstrating to China—as North Korea’s closest diplomatic ally and largest trading partner—that it should exert its influence to bring about more responsible behavior from North Korea and take positive action to bring about North Korea’s denuclearization.” Senator Webb has enjoyed a continuous personal involvement in Asian and Pacific affairs that long predates his time in the Senate. In addition to his visits as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he has worked and traveled throughout the region for more than four decades—as a Marine Corps officer, a defense planner, a journalist, a novelist, a senior official in the Department of Defense, and as a business consultant. Ext: Asian Instability & ProlifSKFTA leads to Asian non-proliferation U.S. Department of State, 4/17/11 (“U.S. -South Korea Alliance is Stronger Than Ever”, http://newsblaze.com/story/20110416192149stat.nb/topstory.html, 7/26/11) Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today met South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan to discuss the passage of of the Free Trade Agreement that will benefit both countries. Ms. Clinton said the U.S.-South Korea alliance is stronger than ever, in her visit to Seoul. She thanked Foreign Minister Kim for his gracious hospitality on a Saturday night. Ms. Clinton also stated that the meeting will give her an opportunity to consult on global issues. She said that U.S. and South Korea have worked closely together and will continue to do so on non- proliferation. Both leaders are looking forward to the Nuclear Security Summit next year that Seoul will be hosting. Both countries are working closely together on development issues. Ms. Clinton commended South Korea for their immediate respond in the terrible wake of disasters that struck Japan. Ms. Clinton stressed that the passage of Korea Free Trade Agreement will contribute so much to the broadening and deepening of their relationship. Directory: file -> view view -> Western Europe after wwii view -> Author study: paul fleischman view -> Qpa1 7ela study Guide view -> Arctic Oil/Gas Neg view -> November 1970 Approximately 150,000-500,000 deaths Bhola Cyclone Bangladesh view -> Grade Level: 6 Unit of Study: Caribbean glce view -> Citation: Duffield, Katy view -> Table of Contents Lesson # view -> Chinese Wind Energy Disad Download 0.85 Mb. Share with your friends:
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