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Philippines : The Trump-Xi Jinping Pissing Contest

Deepti Bista - April 17, 2025. Published in The Manila Times

Philippines: Preventing ‘Truth Decay’ During Elections

Lalatendu Das - September 16, 2024. Published in The Manila Times

With the U.S. election just around the corner, the purveyors of disinformation are shifting into high gear.

China: Countries Should Beware ‘Indo-Pacific’ NATO Creating War Zone in the Region

Lalatendu Das - April 6, 2024. Published in China Daily

Covert and overt U.S. support has emboldened Manila to repeatedly provoke China over some hot spots in the waters.

China: Why Does the US Make ‘Pie in the Sky’ Promises to the Philippines?

Robin Koerner - March 21, 2024. Published in Guangming Daily

Isn’t it clear to the Philippines what U.S. intentions are?

Tanzania: What Is behind the Recent Turbulence in the South China Sea?

Lalatendu Das - March 11, 2024. Published in The Citizen

The United States claims its military commitment to the Philippines is 'unbreakable.'

China: South China Sea ‘Collision’ Farce Reveals US Conspiracy

Robin Koerner - November 7, 2023. Published in Guangming Daily

The Philippines should abandon its delusion of reliance on the United States.

Taiwan: The Zhongnanhai View on the US Indo-Pacific Pincer Offensive: 2023 Is Looking Anything but Reassuring

Matthew McKay - May 20, 2023. Published in The News Lens

Year after year, it is China that has had the good sense to avoid armed conflict.

Malaysia: Asean and the Sea

Lalatendu Das - May 12, 2023. Published in New Straits Times

It is clear Washington is battling Beijing for influence in the region, even if it leads to war.

Zimbabwe: US Military Encirclement of China Creating a Threat

Lalatendu Das - February 8, 2023. Published in The Herald

The United States is pursuing a strategy to militarily encircle and contain China.

Philippines: US Should Also Provide Stable Expectation for China-US Ties in 2023

Lalatendu Das - January 10, 2023. Published in The Manila Times

Washington regards China as the 'top strategic competitor,' constantly stepping up sanctions against Beijing.

China: US Attempts To Precipitate Trouble in South China Sea Won’t Succeed

Lalatendu Das - December 24, 2022. Published in Global Times

Washington exploits the South China Sea issue as an instrument to seek its geopolitical interests in the region.

Philippines: Preventing Strategic First Strike in PH

Lalatendu Das - November 30, 2022. Published in The Manila Times

China is our largest trade partner while the U.S. is supposed to be an ally.

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