Panetta: China Helping North Korea With Missiles
Panetta: China Helping North Korea With Missiles | Declines to offer details of allegation
US at Center of Chinese-Filipino Naval Dispute
China has sent a third ship into the territorial waters of the Philippines after Filipino warships attempted to arrest the crews of a Chinese fishing fleet and were stopped by the arrival of two Chinese surveillance ships. This latest nautical standoff arises from longstanding tensions between the Asian states over the waters, which are not [...]
Surprise Hints at Compromise in Iran Nuclear Talks
Surprise Hints at Compromise in Iran Nuclear Talks | China pushes for ‘flexibility’ on all sides
First Contingent of US Troops Arrives in Australia
Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith will formally welcome the first contingent of U.S. Marines at a ceremony outside of Darwin, after 250 troops arrived Tuesday. The U.S. troops presence will eventually grow to a 2,500-strong air-ground task force by 2016, as per President Obama’s new bilateral defense deal with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, first announced in November. [...]
Report: Iran Helping Syria Skirt Sanctions in Shipping Oil
Report: Iran Helping Syria Skirt Sanctions in Shipping Oil | Iran lent tanker to Syria to ship oil directly to China
In Exchange for Arms, Philippines OKs Greater US Military Presence
The Philippines will grant Washington greater military access in exchange for more military equipment, training and funding, as part of the Obama administration’s effort to expand and strengthen the empire in Asia to counter a rising China. Washington is offering the Filipino government a huge new warship and possibly a squadron of F-16 fighter jets [...]
China, India Seek Deals as Iran Sanctions Harm Trade
China, India Seek Deals as Iran Sanctions Harm Trade | Iran’s trade mostly barter as US, EU block banking access
US Seeks More Military Access in Philippines
The United States is seeking more access to airfields and naval ports in the Philippines for an expanded military presence around the country as the Obama administration tries to expand the empire in Asia Pacific. The Philippine Senate forced the closure of major U.S. military bases in the country, but the U.S. military presence in the Philippines has not [...]
China Sees ‘Militarism’ in Obama’s New Strategy
China Sees ‘Militarism’ in Obama’s New Strategy | Chinese media warns against ‘appeasement’ of US
US Seeks to Maintain Hegemony in Asia-Pacific
The United States is seeking to counter China as a rising military and economic power in Asia-Pacific, as President Obama promised to “make our presence and missions in the Asia-Pacific a top priority.” After the announcement on Wednesday that up to 2,500 U.S. troops would be permanently stationed in Australia, in addition to an increase of [...]
