US Allies Near China on Edge as Weapons Shift From Asia to Iran

Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center

Summary

When the US pulled its only aircraft carrier based in Asia to support the military surge in Afghanistan back in 2010, allies in the region had little concern that China or North Korea might look to take advantage. Today things are different.

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US Allies Near China on Edge as Weapons Shift From Asia to Iran

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When the US pulled its only aircraft carrier based in Asia to support the military surge in Afghanistan back in 2010, allies in the region had little concern that China or North Korea might look to take advantage. Today things are different.