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We are facing a similar situation today in China’s moves to achieve hegemony in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Washington's Foreign Military Financing program is wholly de-aligned with its stated Asia focus. 

China is the biggest winner from the current train wreck that is the Marshall Islands–United States COFA negotiations.

If India wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this.

If India wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this.

If it wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this. China's no-holds-barred intent and playbook in Asia and beyond have caused realignments of policies and approaches by nations in the region. With the US deemed to be late in the game of [...] The post Why Delhi and Washington need each other appeared first on 360.

US News: If it wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help.

India News: If it wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help.

Manila sees a variety of different threats to its maritime security. Each requires a different tool or approach.

Luzon’s northernmost Y’Ami Island is only 165 miles from Taiwan. China’s planned invasion of Taiwan threatens Philippine security.