The first roreign bases -- UNCLE sam's masks -- The true face of the "PATRON" -- Asia-an object of the cold war -- The invasion of Indo-China broke the seal -- Manoeuvres in the "Post-Vietnam" ERA -- Washington's "Chinese card" -- "Cold winds" over west Asia -- Aircraft carriers in the service of the state department -- Unmistakable cia traces -- The root of evil -- Asia is more determined than ever -- Working towards the same ends