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
May 15, 2023
philippines
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
April 21, 2023
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.
November 28, 2022
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.
June 09, 2022
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?
May 11, 2022
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.'
January 28, 2022
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