By linking itself to Washington in its territorial disputes with China, the Philippines risks getting caught up in a superpower conflict.
Obama in Asia: Washington Extracts Rent-free Basing from the Philippines
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Russia has come a long way from military operations in which casualties to civilians were of little concern.
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Why Iran Doesn’t Trust the International Community
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