• Kiosade@lemmy.ca
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      9 months ago

      Because you said they provide huge strategic value. What value is that? Why do we even need to have bases in that area to begin with?

      • Maalus@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        Because it’s part of the US power projection. Asking that is like asking “why does the US need to do anything outside their borders”.