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Analysis: US works on Asia ties amid Mideast focus

By Matthew Pennington
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Analysis: US works on Asia ties amid Mideast focus

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. military pact with the Philippines and Washington’s decision to ease an arms embargo against Vietnam show the Obama administration’s commitment to deeper security ties with Asia.

But Mideast unrest has undermined hopes of making Asia the heart of U.S. foreign policy.

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