[T]he question of America’s strength and commitment … is being considered by many politicians from countries allied with the West.
[W]ith this year’s U.S. election, Biden has more to lose than to gain domestically by prosecuting Assange.
Covert and overt U.S. support has emboldened Manila to repeatedly provoke China over some hot spots in the waters.
With the rise of China, the resurgence of Russia and the growth of India, we are now in a multipolar world.
In recent years, in order to counter China, the U.S. has launched various 'grand' plans.
[O]n the road to global hegemony, technological and military competency will have equal status.
AUKUS will no doubt enhance the U.S. presence, with U.S. nuclear submarines scheduled to start docking at Australian ports.