This is a interesting article on the politics, economic and military realities regarding the nations in and around the South China Sea.
Grab a coffee.
This is a interesting article on the politics, economic and military realities regarding the nations in and around the South China Sea.
Grab a coffee.
Speaking of Southeast Asia – Yorkton Native John Ridsdel executed by Islamists in Philippines. Possibly beheaded.
http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/canadian-hostage-john-ridsdel-confirmed-dead-after-execution-in-southern-philippines/ar-BBsetUM?ocid=spartanntp
“The Prime Minister has also reportedly been in contact with Ridsdel’s next-of-kin, who are gathered four hours away in Edmonton.” No word yet whether he had a chance to visit a local mosque first to express support and empathy.
Chinese activities in the South China Sea are frequently discussed on John Batchelor’s show.
Here are further details:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ASuvI9AxI
All the more reason to get the pipelines to the coast so that China can be assured of a secure source of oil and Canada can exert a restraining influence on ambitions in the South China Sea. Though I don’t think it at all likely, I would still prefer an oil spill on the west coast to a war in the South China Sea.
the Chinese are probably praying for another 4years of obungles