While acknowledging that this concern will cause security interests to have priority in the 1980s. Professor Fifleld calls attention to the increasing strategic importance and vast economic potential importance of the region. Citing Southeast Asias resources of oil. tin. rubber. and various agricultural projects. Fifleld believes that U.S. trade with the area will continue to expand in the 1980s. Coupled with our current humanitarian concern for Southeast Asian refugees and our economic assistance programs. Fifield concludes that the convergence of our security and trade interests will make the area of increasing significance in American foreign relations. On my recent trip to Southeast Asia.
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