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 AsiaSarang ShidoreMay 15, 2023
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 TaiwanDaniel LarisonApril 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.Doug BandowNovember 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.Ted Galen CarpenterJune 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?Nick Cleveland-StoutMay 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.' Daniel LarisonJanuary 28, 2022