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Re:Why Not Mars by nine_k on Monday January 02, 2023 @05:05PM (#34224316)
I can't easily find any mentions of the US using military force to compel Palau to submit. It's independent since 1946 or so, and has a comprehensive treaty with the US. Can you please give some keywords or dates of the enforcement actions you allege to?
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Re:Why Not Mars by dragonwriter on Monday January 02, 2023 @05:10PM (#34224377)
GP gave Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands as examples of territories the US allowed to become independent without trying to crush them economically or militarily, so your question seems... misplaced.
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Re:Why Not Mars by nine_k on Monday January 02, 2023 @05:43PM (#34224738)
Sorry; I misunderstood the example.

My point is that letting a dependent territory go on good terms is a known practice, so thanks for the examples.

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