The political and military balance of power was of special concern to Roosevlt largely because of the AMerican acquisition of the Philipppines during the Spanish-Amerian War. Breafly explain the agreement worked out between Roosevelt's Secretary of War Wi

as a result of this special concern. The agreement worked out between Roosevelt's Secretary of War William Taft and Japanese prime minister Taro Katsura was known as the Taft-Katsura Agreement of 1905. The agreement stipulated that the United States would not interfere in Japanese interests in Korea, while Japan would maintain a hands-off policy towards American interests in the Philippines. The agreement forged an important understanding between the two countries, ensuring that both had a mutual recognition of their interests and intentions in East Asia. This agreement helped to maintain regional stability and balance of power between the two countries, which was of special concern to Roosevelt.