4 chapters across the catalog
John Pilger, The Coming War on China, Pivot to Asia
Journalist John Pilger warns of a massive U.S. military buildup surrounding China, including 400 bases and naval blockades. He argues that the "Pivot to Asia" policy is a provocation that risks major conflict, specifically citing military exercises designed to choke off China's oil supply.
China is leading a proposal to construct the Kra Canal (or Thai Canal) across southern Thailand to bypass the congested Straits of Malacca. The $28 billion project would save shipping vessels three days of travel time and secure a vital oil route for China. While the canal offers significant economic benefits, it faces domestic opposition in Thailand over concerns of national division.
Global Oil Choke Points, Gulf of Aden Security
A review of the world's eight primary oil "choke points" highlights the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca as the most critical for global energy transit. The conflict in Yemen has placed renewed focus on the Gulf of Aden, where international navies monitor the passage of millions of barrels of oil daily.
NATO Inviolability Claims, Asia Pivot and Philippine Bases
John Kerry recently asserted that NATO territory is "inviolable," despite Ukraine not being a member of the alliance. This rhetoric is viewed as an attempt to psychologically link Ukraine to NATO in the public mind. Meanwhile, the U.S. "pivot to Asia" continues with the establishment of new military bases in the Philippines to monitor the Strait of Malacca and contain Chinese maritime expansion.
