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Iran’s Enemies Strike Back
Bilahari Kausikan shared this awesome article on his facebook, so we decided that it would be a good read for DPA readers. Log in or sign up to view See posts, photos and more on Facebook. Sept. 26, 2018 By George Friedman Iran’s Enemies Strike Back The government in Tehran made its move. Now, it’s…
The Telegraph: Japan and North Korea held secret meeting
Japan and North Korea held secret meeting as Shinzo Abe ‘loses trust’ in Donald Trump Japan held a “secret” meeting with North Korea in Vietnam in July without informing the United States, according to media reports. Talks were reportedly held between Shigeru Kitamura, head of Japan’s Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office, and Kim Song-hye, a…
Washington Post: Facebook blocks accounts of Myanmar’s top general, other military leaders
Facebook blocks accounts of Myanmar’s top general, other military leaders The social media giant took the rare step the same day that a scathing U.N. report called for war-crimes prosecutions of Myanmar’s top military brass. Without consulting the Myanmar government, Facebook on Monday removed Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing’s page from its platform, along with…
Johor Southern Tigers: Tunku Mahkota Johor thanks Singapore for water assistance
Log in or sign up to view See posts, photos and more on Facebook. Additional Context by Today Online: Johor Crown Prince calls S’pore a ‘neighbour and a friend’ for assistance during drought seasons In June 2016, Singapore supplied an extra six million gallons of potable water a day to Johor at the request of the…
Business Insider: China tries to censor Vanuatu on “60 Minutes”
Original Article: How China tried to shut down Australian media coverage of its debt-trap diplomacy in the Pacific This is astounding, to say the least. Five days before Australia’s “60 Minutes” program aired a report on China’s dept-trap diplomacy in the Pacific region, the show received an unusually aggressive phone call. “Take this down and take it…
SCMP: China is not a world leader in science and technology
Original Article: China must stop fooling itself it is a world leader in science and technology, magazine editor says Cover Photo from SCMP Liu Yadong, editor-in-chief of Science and Technology Daily. Photo from SCMP. “The large gap in science and technology between China and developed countries in the West, including the US, should be common knowledge, and…
Japan Times: U.S. aircraft carrier patrols disputed sea amid China buildup
Original Article: U.S. aircraft carrier patrols disputed sea amid China buildup Cover Photo by Reuters. According to this article, USA had stepped up their pressure on China in the South China Sea by deploying 3 aircraft carriers to the disputed region. The 97,000-ton USS Ronald Reagan, carrying more than 70 aircraft, anchored in Manila Bay on…
Japan Times: China’s infrastructure projects in Malaysia are under threat
Original Article on Japan Times: Under new leader Mahathir, China’s infrastructure projects in Malaysia are under threat Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks to the media after being questioned at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office in Putrajaya on May 24. | AFP-JIJI In a nod to our opinion piece: Malaysia tipping the power balance away from…
SCMP: French military pushes back against Beijing’s SCS claims
Original Article on SCMP: On the water and in the air, French military pushes back against Beijing’s South China Sea claims, by AFP. The French assault ship Dixmude sailed through the Spratly Islands late last month. Photo: AFP Cover Photo: WIONews.com AFP reported that France is increasing their military presence to counter the China’s military…
Asia Times: ‘Faux pacifists’ imperil Japan while empowering China
Original Article: Asia Times: ‘Faux pacifists’ imperil Japan while empowering China by Kerry K Gershaneck Professor Kerry K Gershaneck is currently a scholar at the Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies, National Chengchi University, ROC; a guest lecturer at the ROC National Defense University; a senior research associate with Thammasat University’s Faculty of Law (CPG); and the…
SCMP: Shinzo Abe and Kim Jong-un could meet
Cover Photo & Original Article by SCMP / Kyodo: Shinzo Abe and Kim Jong-un could meet after North Korean leader says he’s willing So in the Japanese newspaper, Sankei Shimbun (産経ニュース) reported that Kim said he is willing to meet Japanese PM Shinzo Abe The Sankei newspaper said Kim discussed the possibility during historic talks on Tuesday with…
Nikkei Asian Review: Malaysia asks Japan for yen loan to solve financial woes
Original Article: Nikkei Asian Review: Malaysia asks Japan for yen loan to solve financial woes by CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer June 12, 2018 18:12 JST Cover Photo by Uichiro Kasai Malaysia is seeking for a loan from Japan, in their bid to divert away from toxic loans/investment from China. ( Read more: Malaysia Tipping The Power Balance…
Kim-Trump Summit: A Quick Highlight
President Trump claims he achieved a significant step in the denuclearization process by signing an agreement with North Korea, confirming its commitment toward the destruction of the country nuclear arsenal Image Source ((https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-singapore-agreement-signed-by-trump-and-kim/)) No Title No Description North Korea agreed to dismantle its rocket test site in addition to the deal made in this…
Kim-Trump Summit, Here’s What Happened So Far
Image Source: 960theref.com The highly anticipated meeting between the leader of the reclusive hermit kingdom and President Donald Trump of the United States of America is about to start in just a day from now (and might even be taking place by the time you are reading the article.) Before such a historical moment…
Why Singapore? For the Kim-Trump Summit
“Singapore is in the spotlight, as US President Donald J Trump and North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-Un descend upon the island city-state. For many people around the world, who do not know Singapore well, may be wondering: why Singapore? First and foremost, the most important reason is… DIPLOMATICALLY PERFECT Singapore is being seen as…
Kim-Trump Summit: What if it fails
If you had read my previous article on Kim Jong-Un: The Age Of Kim Jong-Un And His Secret Agenda, I have put on a relatively strong case as to why this upcoming meeting between US President Donald J Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un, would be nothing but a raving success. But let’s take…
Malaysia tipping the power balance away from China in South East Asia
One of the most immediate impact of Malaysia’s General Election on the geopolitics on the world stage, is the tipping the balance of power away from China, in South East Asia. In recent years, China had been banking on Cambodia, Laos, and to a smaller extend Malaysia, to break up the unity within ASEAN (Association…
Thailand and The Secret War in Laos
Thailand is famous as the site of American airbase during the Vietnam War. However, the story I am about to tell is a rare tales about this country involvement in the Secret War in Laos against the forces of the North Vietnamese Army, told by several veterans of the conflicts who share their priceless experiences in this online…
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