Tracking the US build-up in the Caribbean

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This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: R. Evan Ellis, US Army War College and Digital Storytelling Team, The Conversation

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