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2012-01-27 Southeast Asia

US seeks no military base in talks with Philippines

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Posted by ryuge 2012-01-27 00:33|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Sounds like Ron Paul has already been elected.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-01-27 15:39|| 2012-01-27 15:39|| Front Page Top

#2 There really isn't a need for a permanent base. What might work are operating agreements to utilize current Philippine facilities (and include necessary improvements).

That would give a political 'out' for their government, provide some quiet military assistance to the Philippine military, and still be able to have a presence in the area.

Posted by Pappy 2012-01-27 16:55|| 2012-01-27 16:55|| Front Page Top

#3 Vietnam is still trying to lease Cam Rahn Bay back to us, and we have the new agreement with the Australians. Lots of nations in the Pacific are looking around and noticing that the US Navy is not as prevalent in the area as it used to be, and some of them are trying to arrange facility usage deals to get us to keep stationing ships in their area.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2012-01-27 18:10|| 2012-01-27 18:10|| Front Page Top

#4 Agree wid #2 - IMO what Manila really desires is $$$, not new or refurbished US bases as many Filipinos remain sensitive to the issue despite any econ benefits to the country.

That being said, CHINA is unilaterally proceeding wid establishing its presence + flag in PHIL-claimed SCS shoals off Palawan because the Philippines aren't able to militarily challenge or stop them.

As before, the real crux for Rising China is getting absolute sovereign control oer TAIWAN + flanks of the air-sea corridor between OKINAWA + NORTHERN PHIL.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2012-01-27 19:17|| 2012-01-27 19:17|| Front Page Top

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