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China pushing neighbours into arms of US (New Straits Times)
By Frank Ching Country will have to tread carefully when protecting core interests THE United States has recently, and repeatedly, made clear that its new defence policy is to put greater emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region, with a view to playing a leadership role in Asia, to China’s evident discomfiture. President Barack Obama proposed a … Continue reading
China’s Double Speak – Analysis (Eurasia Review)
By D. S. Rajan China’s perceptions of India have remained and will continue to be a key factor in the matter of understanding Beijing’s overall policy approach towards New Delhi at any given time; it goes without saying that a correct appraisal would provide a solid ground to the analysts of the subject, more importantly … Continue reading
US, China And Developments In Southeast Asia – Analysis (Eurasia Review)
By D.S. Rajan ‘The US is back in Asia’, is now a new theme dominating Washington’s external strategy. The US President Obama himself confirmed it by announcing in his speech to Australia’s Parliament on 17 November 2011 that “there should not be any doubt: in the Asia-Pacific in the 21st century, the US is all … Continue reading
U.S. regaining military foothold in the Philippines (Voice of Russia)
The contest for domination over the South China Sea between the US and China reaches a new level as the Philippines enters negotiations with the White House about expanding the American military presence in the country. This move will be a frustrating surprise for China. A decision to start the talks came two decades after … Continue reading
U.S. and Philippines eye more war drills, but no permanent bases (Stara Avertiser/AP)
MANILA, Philippines >> U.S. and Filipino defense officials will discuss how to intensify joint war drills in the Philippines without re-establishing vast U.S. military bases, as America tries to reassert its presence in Asia, a Manila official said Thursday. While America plans to station troops in Australia and dock Navy ships in Singapore, it’s only … Continue reading
“Asia: World War III could start from here” (The Jakarta Post/ANN)
Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) – “Where there is sugar, there are ants,” is perhaps the appropriate phrase to visualize the ongoing and increasing struggle among the major powers over influence in Asia – the continent with the world’s fastest growth and abundant natural resources. Along with these colliding interests, comes the race to exercise control … Continue reading
China, Russia, US face off beneath the waves (ANN)
An underwater tug-of-war is intensifying among countries such as China, Russia and the United States in the seas around Japan. Vietnamese Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh, who comes from Vietnam’s army, requested an inspection of a Maritime Self-Defence Force submarine when he visited Japan in October. He visited the Makishio, a main submarine of the … Continue reading
China questions US-Philippines drills (Sify News)
Beijing, Jan 23 (IANS) China has raised concerns about “the real intentions” behind the US-Philippines plan to hold joint military drills near the disputed waters in the South China Sea. Since the US announced its “return” to the Asia-Pacific region with much fanfare last year and rolled out a new defence strategy Jan 5, countries … Continue reading
South China Sea: The New Persian Gulf? (Defence IQ)
As China’s economic and strategic influence grows, neighbours are benefiting in both aid and trade. But the fear of a new hegemony in the region is ever more evident in international and territorial waters of South China Sea. China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei all have competing claims for part or all of … Continue reading
Vietnam prepares for intruders in S. China Sea (The Straits Times-ANN)
Robert Karniol The Straits Times Publication Date : 09-01-2012 Vietnam is taking a page from China’s strategic playbook to better protect its territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea. Observers have long understood that the cross-Taiwan Strait military balance would begin tipping in China’s favour around now, and that Beijing is pursuing broader security … Continue reading
