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Each of these prosperous states have accumulated significant military capabilities to match their prosperity, adding new tensions to a region marred with historical grievances and rivalries. Tension in Northeast Asia, which includes the above Asian states and North Korea, threatens regional security and prosperity as well as American security and prosperity. Continued American commitments to U.S. allies in the region, including American presence in Japan and the Republic of Korea, reduces regional tension. 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