Okay, so a few interesting things have happened this week so let’s dive right in.
The first thing that I think is interesting is what is happening in the Philipines. The talking point is that the Philipines is hoping to ingratiate arms sales from China by declining to partner with the US on sea patrols.
For me, this is concerning. Does this mean that some nations may see a partnership with China as more beneficial than one with the US. I am not the only person to think this either.
Moving on to Russia. The negotiated cease-fire in Syria has held in the early days with minor infractions. In light of this, the State Department has said that in concert with Russia it will allow Assad and the Syrian government to engage in targeted bombing if the calm holds through the cease-fire expiration on Sunday.
For me, I don’t know how I feel about propping up the Assad regime but at least for now, and possibly through Sunday the fighting has stopped.
