The rules, that in fact denies the western allies the ability to perform “freedom of navigation” operations as the United States Navy is doing regularly in contested areas of the South China Sea and the Persian Gulf, are only the new part of Russia’s preparations to defend its Arctic..…

According to poll last September by Social Weather Stations, net public trust of China stood at 13, with 72 percent of the sample deeming it very important that Philippines regain control of disputed territories claimed by China Philippine waters.. The time the government stood up against..…