By Bevan Ramsden The Pacific and Pacific Rim countries have a geographical commonality. They are encircled by, or have a border with, the vast, blue, peaceful Pacific Ocean. They also share a political commonality. The people and countries of this region are under pressure to lift their military spending at the expense of addressing their social needs. The pressure comes …

By Richard Stone Economic forecasting of the dominant players in the Indo-Pacific has revealed a significant challenge to traditional US-led hegemonic positions over the next decade and the future. The relative economic decline of Japan will have far-reaching implications for US foreign policy and global alliance; Australia has not fared a great deal better. The problem has already been, and …

This article came from Global Research by Prof Michel Chossudovsky The following statement by President Harry Truman was formulated in late July 1945, 77 years ago. People in Japan, America and Worldwide should read it: “This weapon is to be used against Japan between now and August 10th. I have told the secretary of war, Mr Stimson, to use it so …