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China unveiled a military strategy on Tuesday to project naval power further from its own shores and announced plans for two lighthouses on reefs in the South China Sea, moves likely to increase tensions with Washington and regional powers over the disputed waters.

The US called on China to be more open about its plans, amid high tension with other regional powers over disputed islands in the South China Sea.

Tensions remain, however, between the rising regional powers over their shared 3,500-km 3,500-km 2,170-mile 2,170-milen from the conflict, which China won.

Those stuck in the middle — ordinary Libyans — now stand to have their opportunity for a peaceful democracy ripped to shreds by Cairo and Doha while the domestic clients of these regional powers tussle over the scraps.

In broad outlines, the Nixon strategy included a phased withdrawal of ground forces from Vietnam, a negotiated settlement saving the Saigon regime, détente with the U.S.S.R., resumption of relations with mainland China, and military support for selected regional powers that permitted them to take over as local "policemen" in lieu of direct American involvement.

Following the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, regional powers have voiced fears over the nuclear country's future course.

Erdogan's reticence to outright accuse Saudi Arabia of killing Khashoggi and officials' apparent attempts to walk back earlier claims may signal an effort to maintain relations with the wealthy kingdom as Turkey grapples with its slowing economy and a regional power struggle over the ongoing civil war in neighboring Syria.

The land has often felt the influences of stronger regional powers that have vied for control over it, and these influences have helped to create Bosnia and Herzegovina's characteristically rich ethnic and religious mix.

With the support of regional powers, the Kurds could become powerful regional actors.

Pence said he would urge regional powers to freeze Venezuela's oil assets and hand them over to Guaidó's control.

As regional powers, their ability to shape developments, provide leadership and earn neighbors' respect increased exponentially over the past decade.