Militarism and Diplomacy in the South China Sea: The propaganda machine is mobilized

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Militarism and Diplomacy in the South China Sea: The propaganda machine is mobilized

Andi Olluri April 12, 2023 A recent Pentagon conference on psychological warfare noted that the forces of indoctrination “cannot wait until a crisis begins”. A high-ranking chief at the Department of Defence suggested a model for propaganda, in no way new: “Look at marketing … What makes people drink Coke, what makes people drink Pepsi?” […]

Mark J. Valencia: Irresponsible US submarine exercises threaten South China Sea health and safety

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Mark J. Valencia: Irresponsible US submarine exercises threaten South China Sea health and safety

Introduction by Jan Oberg October 14, 2021 This South China Morning Post article by Mark. J. Valencia is very informative about the larger perspective surrounding the US “Connecticut” submarine that hit and was damaged by something “unidentified” in the South China Sea on October 2, 2021 – a story that the US Navy cared about […]