The U.S. Is Returning To It's Old Southeast Asian Bases

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The Washington Post. Craig Whitlock and Laris Karklis/The Washington Post. Published on June 22, 2012, 7:32 p.m.

U.S. Eyes Return To Some Southeast Asia Military Bases -- Washington Post

As the Obama administration revamps its Asian strategy in response to a rising China, the U.S. military is eyeing a return to some familiar bases from its last conflict in the region — the Vietnam War.

In recent weeks, the Pentagon has intensified discussions with Thailand about creating a regional disaster-relief hub at an American-built airfield that housed B-52 bombers during the 1960s and 1970s. U.S. officials said they are also interested in more naval visits to Thai ports and joint surveillance flights to monitor trade routes and military movements.

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My Comment: What was unthinkable in many of these countries 2-3 decades ago is now embraced and cultivated today. This is more of a testament of rising Chinese power than U.S. influence and prestige.