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U.S.: Naval Dominance and the Importance of Oceans

Aug 5, 2008 | 22:10 GMT
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Control of the world's oceans is a cornerstone of U.S. geopolitical security, and keeps any potential adversary half a world away. (With Stratfor map)...

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