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Beyond the Pacific, the focus shifts toward potential territories in Africa and other regions. One area of interest is Sao Tome and Principe, which, due to its small population and strategic location in the Gulf of Guinea, could allow for enhanced influence over the African continent. Other significant territories to consider include the Canary Islands and the Azores, both of which have historic precedence for American occupation during WWII.

However, previous occupations have left these areas under the governance of U.S. allies, Portugal and Spain. Here, the U.S. fulfills security roles without the need to occupy or change the governing body, effectively allowing access without significant political fallout.