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The case for pulling US forces back from the first island chain

Original: The case for pulling US military back from the first island chain

A new argument is being made for withdrawing US military forces from positions along the first island chain, the arc of islands running from Japan through Taiwan and the Philippines. Proponents contend forward deployments leave American troops vulnerable and that a more distributed posture would better deter China while reducing costs and risk.

Why now: Debate over US force posture in the Indo-Pacific is intensifying amid rising tensions with China over Taiwan.

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