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-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-...
* https://time.com/6252750/philippines-us-military-agreement-c...