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3 Key Pacific Island Nations Under Duress From China’s Malign Influence Campaign

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3 Key Pacific Island Nations Under Duress From China’s Malign Influence Campaign
A general view of Rock islands in the Pacific island nation of Palau on Feb. 15, 2018. Mikhail Flores/AFP via Getty Images
John Mills
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In the deterrence geography of the Western Pacific, the “Second Island Chain” is crucial for U.S. and Allied forces to stage, base, and generate capabilities to deter or defeat any Chinese overt invasion of Taiwan or seizure of Philippine territory.

John Mills
John Mills
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Col. (Ret.) John Mills is a national security professional with service in five eras: Cold War, Peace Dividend, War on Terror, World in Chaos, and now, Great Power Competition. He is the former director of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and international affairs at the Department of Defense. Mr. Mills is a senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy. He is the author of “The Nation Will Follow” and “War Against the Deep State.” ColonelRETJohn2 on “X”, ColonelRETJohn on Substack, GETTR, and Truth Social