Role of Philippines in US Imperial ‘Pivot’ in Asia May Expand Washington has been building up the Filipino military, like others in the region, to contain a non-threatening China
Philippines-China Standoff Could Lead to Open Conflict Washington's imperial policies in the Asia-Pacific region have only exacerbated tensions
China Criticized as Too ‘Assertive,’ as US Expands Military in Asia-Pacific US security deals and ubiquitous naval presence have heightened tensions in the region
Chinese Military Warns US of ‘Confrontation’ Over South China Seas Sees US-Philippines Naval Drills as Provocation
US at Center of Chinese-Filipino Naval Dispute Greater US military expansion into Asia-Pacific has heightened territorial and economic tensions in the region
First Contingent of US Troops Arrives in Australia Aimed at containing a rising China, US troops presence in Australia will grow to 2,500 by 2016
Report: Iran Helping Syria Skirt Sanctions in Shipping Oil Iran Lent Tanker to Syria to Ship Oil Directly to China
