None of the ASEAN countries wants a US-led conflict over Taiwan, which if it occurs, is likely to accelerate America’s decline in East Asia and the Western Pacific. (more…)
Michael Pembroke
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Afghanistan intervention marks the beginning of the US’ decline
It is time to forget the idea that the whole world should conform to the principles and values for which America alone stands, no matter how admirable they may appear to be. It was never feasible and it is conducive of conflict.
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As Alaska talks showed, the US’ attitude to China and the world is outdated.
America’s approach to China is binary, deep-seated and transparently hegemonic. Washington can’t seem to see that the world has moved on. (more…)
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Why Australia must steer clear of America’s moral crusade against China (SCMP 28.10.20)
America’s global standing is in decline, on the back of its single-minded pursuit of military might and consistent flouting of the rules-based order it helped create. Anti-China enthusiasts in Australia also need to view China’s record in a historical context. (more…)
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Pragmatism not American Militarism is the answer
Just as most Australians probably do not wish to see the ‘Americanisation’ of our police services – through excessive militarisation, more powerful arms, more sophisticated equipment and battlefield tactics – so we should resist the call to arms from the anti-China enthusiasts in Washington. (more…)