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The Problem of US Military Access in a Non-Aligned Indo-Pacific
When escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in April 2024 spurred fears of a wider Middle Eastern war, U.S. partners in the region reportedly attempted to limit the United States’ ability to attack Iranian forces from their territory. In an …