Conflict looms in South China Sea oil rush
This is all one of the reasons why the government in Vietnam and the US have been doing better with relationship since the 90's. They realize that without a big friend, even though we have a not so pleasant history with each other, is handy when the 800 pound gorilla in their area bellows and stomps about.
Interesting times, folks, interesting times.
Interesting times, folks, interesting times.
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No need for blighty to worry. .. East of Eden old chap, nor our show anymore...
Let them all get on with it, we can sell everyone the hardware required , I'm sure we can knock out carrier a year out, or three years if you want a catapult..
We can join in at the endgame , perhaps for a few strategic islands and favourable trade deals. Make a nice change
Let them all get on with it, we can sell everyone the hardware required , I'm sure we can knock out carrier a year out, or three years if you want a catapult..
We can join in at the endgame , perhaps for a few strategic islands and favourable trade deals. Make a nice change
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This is all one of the reasons why the government in Vietnam and the US have been doing better with relationship since the 90's. They realize that without a big friend, even though we have a not so pleasant history with each other, is handy when the 800 pound gorilla in their area bellows and stomps about.
I often wonder how the post war years would have gone for Germany and Japan if there wasn't the Soviet threat.
An audio transmission recording of the P-8 encounter is available here:
https://soundcloud.com/marcus-weisge...h-chinese-navy
With a Navy video of the "pop-up" islands here:
Navy Unveils Video of Manmade Islands in South China Sea - Defense One
https://soundcloud.com/marcus-weisge...h-chinese-navy
With a Navy video of the "pop-up" islands here:
Navy Unveils Video of Manmade Islands in South China Sea - Defense One