With duplicity, the Philippines hot-headedly positions itself as the US’ cannon fodder + More

What does the Philippines want – a stable and conducive environment for its peaceful development, or to be trapped in the unpredictable game of geopolitics? Recently, the country’s actions and words have been filled with duplicity and complexity, but the trend is discernible – the Philippines is hot-headedly positioning itself as a vanguard, bridgehead, and even cannon fodder for the US.

With duplicity, the Philippines hot-headedly positions itself as the US’ cannon fodder

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Assessment of Nuclear Conflict Risks at the Present Geopolitical Climate

The following is a letter by an anonymous viewer of the neutrality studies youtube channel, published here for the purpose of an open discussion. To send your own letter, please contact the editor.

Dear Pascal,

I thought I would write and to share some thoughts regarding the program you presented, with the two academics from Europe on the critical topic of “nuclear war risk assessment” at the present state of international geopolitical events. The link referencing your program is the following, that I am referring to:

Assessment of Nuclear Conflict Risks at the Present Geopolitical Climate

I slept through those videos. 🤷🏼‍♀️

US Troops Injured in Heavy Missile and Rocket Attack on US Base in Iraq

CENTCOM says a ‘number’ of US personnel are being examined for traumatic brain injuries, and one Iraqi soldier was wounded

According to the Pentagon, US bases in Iraq and Syria have come under attack 140 times since mid-October. The US has launched several rounds of airstrikes in both countries in response, including a drone strike in Baghdad that killed a deputy commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a coalition of Iraqi militias that’s part of Iraq’s security forces.

US Troops Injured in Heavy Missile and Rocket Attack on US Base in Iraq

Two Royal Navy Minehunters Bump in Bahrain | HMS Chiddingfold & HMS Bangor involved in Allision!

Two Royal Navy Minehunters Bump in Bahrain | HMS Chiddingfold & HMS Bangor involved in Allision!

Royal Navy Allision!

What’s Going on With Shipping? Jan. 21, 2024

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano – maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner – discusses the allision between the @RoyalNavy HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Bangor in Manama, Bahrain on January 19, 2024.

What is Going on With Shipping?

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