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Originally Posted by Ronin4hire
Fantasy perhaps considering that I havent addressed the unresolved issues that exist between SEA.. but it would work.
Consider this.
Having India on board would be essential. Nuclear power and land deterrent to China. Also Indonesia is home to the fourth largest population and borders some of the vital sea lanes we talk about.
All that is needed is a restructuring of armed forces in the region and the economic growth of Indonesia, the Phillipines and we could have a serious deterrent to the US.
Im not saying we will outspend it. But the US and China will think twice before it thinks it can have its way with Asia if this sort of cooperation is worked out.
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To include India for the nuclear advantage is an interesting point. It is true that the U.S. doesn't mess with countries possessing nukes. I also had similar ideas but didn't include India. I think your plan is better.