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 SECRET :. Promotion of political and social forces in the Far East which advance free world unity, cooperation and common purposes.


 * . Identification of he United States with the aspirations and efforts or Asians to maintain independence, promote human values and improve conditions of life; and defining our objectives and programs in the Far East in positive terms, emphasizing our constructive relationships, interests and purposes in that area.

9. In order to preserve the territorial integrity of free world countries and deter enemy aggression, the United States should:


 * . Ensure a strong U. S. military position in the West Pacific area, including maintaining the security of the offshore island chain, capable of giving rapid effective expression to all our treaty commitments in the Far East, and be determined and show our determination to use military power flexibly as may be necessary to protect our allies and friends from Communist aggression in a manner most responsive to broad U. S. interests.


 * . Promote and strengthen our multilateral (SEATO, ANZUS) and bilateral (with Korea, GRC, Japan

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