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Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin, signaling a strengthening bond between the two nations. The White House expressed concern over a potential military alliance, although no official weapons transfers have been confirmed. Both leaders face international accusations of genocide, further aligning their geopolitical interests.
US Marine Deployment, Australian Defense Alliance
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced a new defense agreement to station a rotational force of 250 US Marines in northern Australia, eventually scaling to 2,500 troops. The move includes expanded access for US Navy vessels and Air Force bombers. While officially framed as regional security, the hosts question the true intent and the potential provocation of China.
