Commentary: The truth behind the U.S. show of force in Asia

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Commentary: The truth behind the U.S. show of force in Asia
Peter Apps


As President Donald Trump tours Asia, three U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier battle groups are exercising together in the Pacific. It’s an awesome display of U.S. military power and reach, a reminder of Washington’s unparalleled ability to project global force. At the same time, however, it’s also a sign of how stretched those forces have become.

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