[Carry_Okie]

Since when can’t Singapore and Taiwan afford their own cutters coordinated via associations, such as SEATO?

[DIRTYSECRET]

I always thought our coast guard was there to protect OUR coast. If they’re being deployed that far they may as well become part of our navy.

[SoCal Pubbie]

SEATO dissolved in 1977.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Since when can’t Singapore and Taiwan afford their own cutters coordinated via associations, such as SEATO?

China would be far more reluctant to challenge U.S. ships.