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The choice the Philippines didn't want to make (archive.ph)

submitted 2 years ago by daitya to c/[email protected]

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Thirty-two years ago, the departure of American troops from the archipelago symbolized the end of colonialism. Today, their return seems like the least bad option. By Timothy McLaughlin

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Not to dump on your post, but should this really be posted in World News? Isn’t world news for current events? Seems like this is off-topic for this sub.

[–] daitya 0 points 2 years ago

China isn't gunning for the Philippines. It's got Taiwan in its sights. Understandably, Philippines is nervous about China squatting just beyond Philippine waters, but it ought to be even more nervous about its security in the event of open hostilities between the US and China over Taiwan.