Randy Forbes: “Some have gone so far as to conclude, incorrectly in my opinion, that this operational concept presupposes conventional…”

The security issues presented with North Korea and the entire Inda-Asia-Pacific region will continue to require more attention and resources from the United States.

I also see an opportunity for a new administration to take a new and stronger stance on the South China Sea.

I think reasonable people can have different views on it. My perspective is that the benefits of the Law of the Sea Convention do outweigh any sort of perceived risks.

I believe, if we are to maintain our credibility in the region, if we are to sustain confidence in the rebalance to Asia, that it is extremely important for the Trans-Pacific Partnership to be ratified.