> The US has over 128 military bases in 55 foreign countries. Are those 55 countries forced to have US military bases, or are they willing/happy to have them a

> The US has over 128 military bases in 55 foreign countries. Are those 55 countries forced to have US military bases, or are they willing/happy to have them around? Estonia wants more US troops: * https://news.err.ee/1609992007/estonia-signals-willingness-to-host-more-us-troops https://news.err.ee/1609992007/estonia-signals-willingness-t... The Philippines is also good with the US expanding its presence: * https://news.usni.org/2026/02/02/u-s-army-quietly-stands-up-rotational-force-in-the-philippines https://news.usni.org/2026/02/02/u-s-army-quietly-stands-up-... * https://time.com/6252750/philippines-us-military-agreement-china/ https://time.com/6252750/philippines-us-military-agreement-c...