Latest: Philippines as the Weakest Link in the U.S. First Island Chain

Why the Philippines Is Considered the Weakest Link in the U.S. First Island Chain Policy

Why the Philippines Is Considered the Weakest Link in the U.S. First Island Chain Policy “What happens when the key gatekeeper in the Pacific can’t keep the gate?” That question haunts U.S. strategic planners as they map the First Island Chain, a critical arc of islands and maritime chokepoints stretching from Japan, through Taiwan and…

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41 Chinese Vessels Detected in West Philippine Sea, Manila Raises Alarm

41 Chinese Vessels Detected in West Philippine Sea, Manila Raises Alarm

41 Chinese Vessels Detected in West Philippine Sea, Manila Raises Alarm How many ships does it take to send a message without firing a single shot? That question sits at the center of the latest development in the West Philippine Sea, where Philippine authorities have confirmed the presence of 41 Chinese vessels, including fishing boats…

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