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Arne Perras, Munich
Location, location, location. The real estate mantra can be applied to military bases, too. And in this respect, the US base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean is of the highest value. The two Gulf Wars and the mission in Afghanistan would have been difficult for the USA to manage without runways and supply stations on the Diego Garcia atoll. The most important sea routes for world trade also pass through this sea. The superpower claims the role of guardian, wants to ensure free navigation on all oceans.