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Why Islands Still Matter in Asia: The Enduring Significance of the Pacific “Island Chains” | Andrew S. Erickson
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U.S. doctrine is to maintain uncontested naval dominance of all areas of the Pacific east of the First Island Chain. Should Taiwan fall to a Chinese invasion, the posture would shift to
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Overview map of first island chain between Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines and China Stock Illustration | Adobe Stock
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