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Asia-Pacific

Could a US-China War Begin over the Philippines?

Washington’s risk-prone urge to deepen military alliances, juxtaposed with Chinese adventurism, threatens peace in Asia

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Asia-Pacific

Philippines now on board with US anti-China security strategy? Not so fast.

Manila is allowing new American bases for its own security — not for war against Taiwan

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Asia-Pacific

Is US-Philippines defense pact like being 'shackled to a corpse'?

VP Harris says Washington is committed to stretching the security guarantee, which may put us closer to a confrontation with China.

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Asia-Pacific

The US can't afford a Duterte II in the Philippines

Washington leaders largely overlooked the former Filipino president's human rights abuses to keep him on their side against China.

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Asia-Pacific

Will US continue the weapons gravy train with Marcos legacy in Philippines ?

Washington thinks it gains a partner against China, but the new president has pledged to carry on the cruel rule of Duterte. Is it worth it?

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Military Industrial Complex

Why Smedley Butler left the imperialist front despising 'Gangsters of Capitalism'

New book shows how the American general's contempt for 'the racket' was born during his service in the 20th century 'small wars.'