South Korea Will Remain A Key Part Of The US’ Chinese Containment Plans By Andrew Korybko The Sino-Russo Entente might evolve into a de facto alliance if South Korea and Japan join AUKUS+, the US’ de facto “Asian NATO”, but that… Read More ›
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US Missile Deployments In The Philippines And The Rising Taiwan Crisis
US Missile Deployments In The Philippines And The Rising Taiwan Crisis By Uriel Araujo The latest Balikatan military exercises exemplify a deeper transformation underway in Asia. Washington’s deployment of anti-ship missile systems near Taiwan, alongside expanding military cooperation with the Philippines… Read More ›
Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected
Japan Might Challenge China Sooner Than Expected By Andrew Korybko The emerging result is a “return to history” in the sense of former regional leaders restoring their lost spheres of influence with US support and all that entails for worsening tensions… Read More ›
The Stage Is Set For A US-Instigated Security Dilemma Between The Eurasian Rimland And Heartland
The Stage Is Set For A US-Instigated Security Dilemma Between The Eurasian Rimland And Heartland By Andrew Korybko US-backed NATO, Pakistan, and the “Asian/Containment Crescent” of Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines are poised to respectively face off against Russia, India, and… Read More ›
The Recent Sino-US Dispute Over Taiwan’s Post-WWII Status Is A Sign Of The Times
The Recent Sino-US Dispute Over Taiwan’s Post-WWII Status Is A Sign Of The Times By Andrew Korybko As the New Cold War shifts from the US prioritizing Russia’s containment in Europe to China’s containment in Asia, so too is the trend… Read More ›
Australia’s Latest Temporary Military Deployment To Europe Is Connected To Containing China
Australia’s Latest Temporary Military Deployment To Europe Is Connected To Containing China By Andrew Korybko The emerging “Global West” concept isn’t just a “collection of democracies” like it’s been portrayed by some, but a collection of US military partners that can… Read More ›
Taiwan’s Attempt To Stir Trouble In Sino-Russo Ties Is Driven By Ulterior Motives
Taiwan’s Attempt To Stir Trouble In Sino-Russo Ties Is Driven By Ulterior Motives By Andrew Korybko His provocation wasn’t actually aimed at their governments as much as it was at their respective people. Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te said in a recent interview that… Read More ›
Modi Sent An Unmistakable Message To China By Thanking Taiwan’s Leader For His Congratulations
Modi Sent An Unmistakable Message To China By Thanking Taiwan’s Leader For His Congratulations By Andrew Korybko Modi’s seemingly innocuous but deliberately scandalous tweet conveyed the message that India is prepared to play hardball with China during his third term. Chinese… Read More ›
US Spies Are Lying About Russia Training With China In Relation To Taiwan
US Spies Are Lying About Russia Training With China In Relation To Taiwan By Andrew Korybko There’s no way that Russia could make a positive difference on China’s side anyhow even if it wanted to, nor that it would risk World… Read More ›
The US Is Testing China’s Patience By Deploying Special Forces Just Six Miles From The Mainland
The US Is Testing China’s Patience By Deploying Special Forces Just Six Miles From The Mainland By Andrew Korybko They’re functioning as tripwires for curtailing China’s freedom of military action in any forthcoming cross-strait crisis and directly involving the US if… Read More ›
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