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The US Is Reshuffling All its Game Pieces on the Asia-Pacific Chessboard
The US is re-shuffling its military naval, air, and ground forces in the Asia-Pacific, while juggling political, military, and economic factors — all with an eye toward China.
The Philippines and the US Military May Be Getting Back Together, Thanks to China
A quarter century after kicking the US out of the massive Subic Bay Naval Base, the Philippine government wants it back to help keep Chinese claims in the South China Sea in check.
Philippine Gov't Invites Former Occupying Military Powers Back to Ward Off China
Despite having been invaded by both Japan and the US, the Philippine government is growing closer to those countries as its dispute with China over islands in the South China Sea simmers.
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America's Dark History in Philippines Casts Shadow Over Defense Pact
Some Filipinos say US support for the country's brutal dictator and imperialist history means it's bad idea to sign a defense pact that puts US troops on their soil.
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