The US has expressed interest in securing a foothold in strategic Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam.
I hope the Vietnamese Government sticks to its present policy of not signing an agreement with any country to use this deep natural harbour for military purposes.
It would be far better for peaceful economic development to be promoted at the bay.
If Vietnam allowed the US to use its facilities, then this would lead to a response from China which would have its own bout of flag-waving. It could result in a 'balance of power' crisis similar to what we experienced during the Cold War. An American military base in Cam Ranh Bay would not be good for the long-term stability of the region.
At the moment the Indochina region is quite peaceful.
The US military should leave it alone so it can continue to enjoy that peace.
