By Martin Petty BANGKOK (Reuters) – A U.S.-China tug-of-war over Southeast Asian influence is proving to be a critical test for Washington’s “pivot” East as Beijing strengthens its economic and military clout in its own backyard. Countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), one of the world’s fastest growing regions, are weighing […]
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A U.S.-China tug-of-war over Southeast Asian influence is proving to be a critical test for Washington‘s “pivot” East as Beijing strengthens its economic and military clout in its own backyard. Countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), one of the world’s fastest growing regions, are weighing up how to […]
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A U.S.-China tug-of-war over Southeast Asian influence is proving to be a critical test for Washington‘s “pivot” East as Beijing strengthens its economic and military clout in its own backyard. Countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), one of the world’s fastest growing regions, are weighing up how to […]
There was little surprise in President Barack Obama’s announcement late last year that the United States would strengthen its position in East Asia while drawing down its forces in Europe. After all, the security environment in East Asia is unpredictable and rapidly changing, unlike in Europe where it is relatively stable. Against this background, efforts […]
By Matthew LittleEpoch Times Staff Created: July 7, 2012 Last Updated: July 7, 2012 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill June 11, 2012. Baird leaves for a two-week tour of several Asian countries Saturday. (Matthew Little/The Epoch Times) Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird heads to Asia Saturday for a two-week […]
June 22, 2012 — As the Obama administration revamps its Asian strategy in response to a rising China, the U.S. military is eyeing a return to some familiar bases from its last conflict in the region — the Vietnam War. In recent weeks, the Pentagon has intensified discussions with Thailand about creating a regional disaster-relief hub at […]
“The South Korea military has very actively involved in the joint military exercises. They are doing their roles in drills for landing, anti-submarine and air defense, missile, anti-pirate maneuvers, diving and rescue, humanitarian aid and disaster relief.” U.S. Vice Admiral Gerald Beaman, commander of the U.S. Third Fleet, has given high marks to the role […]
Amid increasing sparring between China and its neighbours over disputed oil blocks in the South China Sea, India on Friday said the region was key to its energy security and the conflict must be resolved peacefully as per international laws. Expressing concern over the escalating tension in the area, India’s Ambassador to Vietnam Ranjit Rae […]
PACOM Headlines Counter IED Experts Train Royal Thai Army for Deployment By Russell Shimooka US Army PRANBURI, Thailand – Trainers from the Asia Pacific Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Fusion Center helped prepare soldiers from the Royal Thai Army for future deployment to the southern provinces of Thailand where a guerrilla war has raged for […]
Singapore (Platts)–5Jul2012/508 am EDT/908 GMT Chinese state media have criticized the Philippines for trying to fuel tensions in the South China Sea ahead of an upcoming meeting of Southeast Asian countries next week. “The Philippines is sparing no effort to stir up the South China Sea issue through all sorts of means, and China should […]