Ideas on Liberty, May 1st, 2000
The Cold War ended a decade ago, but America's defense posture has changed little, especially in East Asia. Washington policymakers seem determined to keep at least 100,000 military personnel in the region, apparently forever. Indeed, the administration is presently expanding America's military presence in East Asia. It's time for a change. Rather than enhancing security ties when threats against the United States have dramatically diminished, Washington should initiate a phased withdrawal of American forces from the region. U.S. taxpayers spent roughly $13 trillion (in current dollars) and ...
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