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Asia-Pacific

US stirring up more trouble in China-Philippines naval clash

Two recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight the potential for a real crisis and Washington is not helping

The 8-point buzzsaw facing any invasion of Taiwan
Asia-Pacific

The 8-point buzzsaw facing any invasion of Taiwan

Hundreds of billions of dollars have gone to aiding Taipei but geography is still the island's best defense

China Sandy Cay
QiOSK

China, Philippines both plant flag on reef, escalating Maritime tussle

Washington will need to nuance its response as it gets drawn in as Manila’s treaty ally

Hegseth Philippines
QiOSK

Major US-Philippine military drills kick off amid tensions with China

This is an annual event but with bigger and more lethal weapons on display, and close to the South China Sea

Dangerous China-Philippine clashes could be expanding
Asia-Pacific

Dangerous China-Philippine clashes could be expanding

Serious incidents in the South China Sea are spreading well beyond the Second Thomas Shoal, pulling the US in deeper

The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact
Asia-Pacific

The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact

The nations are demonstrating their commitment to security against China and North Korea, but maybe too much