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.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Oct. 4 at the U.S. Naval base in Yokosuka, outside of Tokyo. Jacquelyn Martin-Pool/Getty Images

U.S.: A Progress Report on Washington's Re-engagement with Asia

Improved defense relations with Japan and South Korea have not gone unnoticed by China and North Korea.

Oct 4, 2013 | 05:00 GMT
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U.S. Naval Update Map: Oct. 3, 2013

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

Oct 3, 2013 | 05:15 GMT
In Government Shutdown, U.S. Asia Policy Hits Limitations
A T-shirt showing U.S. President Barack Obama at a used clothing store in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 2, 2013. (MOHD RASFAN/AFP/Getty Images)

In Government Shutdown, U.S. Asia Policy Hits Limitations

Despite constraints, the U.S. pivot toward Asia will continue to develop because it arises not only from American interests but also from those of the Southeast Asian states.

Oct 2, 2013 | 11:20 GMT
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