Analysts say expanded access in the Philippines will fill a key gap in US positioning in the region

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region that have a military treaty with the US

China

South

Korea

Japan

Pacific

Ocean

Thailand

Philippines

Indonesia

Indian

Ocean

New

Zealand

Australia

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region that have a military treaty with the US

China

South

Korea

Japan

Pacific

Ocean

Thailand

Philippines

Indonesia

Indian

Ocean

Australia

New

Zealand

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