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All of these moves have been motivated primarily by concern over Beijing, which has, in turn, castigated these countries as being part of a U.S.-led effort to create an Asian version of NATO designed to contain China. In this increasingly contentious and militarized environment, the chance of some political incident or military accident triggering a devastating regional war is likely to grow. This is especially likely, given the absence of meaningful U.S. and allied crisis communication channels with China to prevent such an incident from spiraling out of control. https://archive.ph/gtsRy

Feb 15 was Total Defence Day in Singapore. We mark the day by testing the public warning system - and some PAP ministers have a few speeches about preparedness, usually Singapore is well-prepared but we can never be prepared enough. Since it is TOTAL Defence, that means Grandfather Lee expects you to do your part. Feb 15, 1942 is the day General Percival surrendered to the Japanese. The date serves as a reminder that someone from far away would not die for you land and your property. It is important to remember that when the British surrendered, the troops that went into captivity OUTNUMBERED the Japanese victors. US is waning - because it is not the only uber-power and China does not have US's back. In the 1980s, Japan, UK, Germany and France were US's allies - the riches of industrialised West was available to the US and NATO to build a high tech, high quality military in land, air and sea. Therefore NATO, Taiwan, S Korea must understand that US may be willing but unable to support you in your time of need.

[Pena Popy: War Games and Worries: Is U.S. Deterrence Enough to Stop Conflict with China Over Taiwan?] Hello, Sobat Popy! The escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, particularly with Beijing's increased military activity in the Taiwan Strait, have raised international concerns, with the US closely monitoring the situation. Media speculation about a potential June attack on Taiwan adds to the urgency of the situation. Washington's response is crucial, as its military presence in East Asia has historically acted as a deterrent to Beijing's aggressive actions. So, how does Washington respond now? Can its military power still make Being hesitate to invade? Go check out our medium to find out! medium.com/@fpciunsoed medium.com/@fpciunsoed medium.com/@fpciunsoed Best Regards,  FPCI Chapter Unsoed 2024 Leaping Ahead Writer: M. Rashid  Designer: Ahya Aditya #China #Taiwan #US #LeapingAhead #fpciunsoed #penapopy #foreignpolicy #internationalrelations

If you have financial, military, ideological...loyalty to another nation, you should not be allowed to hold public office. Our Oath of Citizenship is very clear, lets stick to it: "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America..." Most countries don't allow dual nationals to be elected because of dual loyalties. We need to this as well. If you hold elected office or a military commission, you ought to be loyal only to our Constitution....not other nations. Imagine a dual national from Russia, China, Iran...holding a US government or military position. It would be madness.

Well, we need to be reminded that NATO was born to keep the US in Europe, the Russians outside of Europe and Germany in their borders. Using NATO model might be quite interesting, although requiring a level of commitment that we do not see Asian countries ready to. Irrespectively of the chapeau organization, it is becoming quite clear that a more collaborative and integrated approach is necessery to tackle China´s tactics. https://lnkd.in/geZgPBem

Freedom of navigation in international waters is a fundamental right and must be protected.

The State Department in Washington, D.C., along with British Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, is currently engaged in discussions regarding the potential immediate recognition of a “Palestinian” state. This recognition would occur once Israel ceases its military campaign against Hamas. Simultaneously, the Palestinian Authority is making efforts to integrate Hamas into the envisioned state . This delicate situation reflects the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region, with various stakeholders considering their positions and potential actions. The recognition of a Palestinian state would have significant implications for the ongoing conflict and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East. As events unfold, the world watches closely to see how this delicate balance will play out. https://lnkd.in/e9snJN8r Follow the TJNEWS WHATSAPP GROUPS 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eB_3R9Y8 TELEGRAM 🔗 https://t.me/tjvnews

In my latest article for European Guanxi I examine how has China adapted its policy towards the war in Ukraine. As I argue, China's position is one based on pragmatism and prudence. This, however, still carries risks and challenges for the EU and NATO, which have to articulate an appropriate response to China's policy towards the conflict, which has just entered its third year. Read below! 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dQngK6Uh