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
In Exchange for Arms, Philippines OKs Greater US Military Presence This is part of a broader imperial plan to counter China's rising influence in Asia
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 Maintaining US economic and military hegemony in Asia-Pacific is central to Obama administration policy
US Seeks to Maintain Hegemony in Asia-Pacific Strengthening military and economic ties in the region are aimed at containing China's rise