I am sure students of international relations and diplomacy read this statement of State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf, the way I read it: “As a treaty ally of the Republic of the Philippines, the United States urges China to refrain from further provocative behavior by allowing the Philippines to continue to maintain its presence at Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal).” By Roilo Golez 01 April 2014 There is nothing demeaning about seeking the assistance of an ally or allies in the face of a threat. Alliances have been part of the history of mankind. Even Great Britain, then the predominant world power, sought alliances in confronting Napoleon. Full post here: defenders-philippine-sovereignty.blogspot/2014/04/the-most-reassuring-clearest-signal.html
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:35:28 +0000
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