News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 10/2/21
An Open Thread roundup of the day’s news …
Philippines
Editorial
Trump’s Philippines Success
A leadership unwilling to recognize they were not viewed as equals. …
News Commentary
Merkel Challenges Putin, US Challenges China
Two military and diplomatic maneuvers, on opposing sides of the world. …
News Commentary
China – US Conflict Heats Up
Using the border of artificial islands to claim new territory. …
News Commentary
Philippines Cutting Defense Ties With US
“The president himself seems uninterested in entering any agreement.” …
News Commentary
Rodrigo Duterte Threatens War With China
This is not a minor concern. …