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US allies in Asia alarmed as think tank calls for pullback

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Analysts warn that a US withdrawal from the western Pacific, as recently suggested by a think tank, would weaken deterrence and strengthen China's position.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:32:00 UTC.

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