What would the Philippines look like today had the U.S. NOT won in the Pacific Theater of World War II?
What if the United States hadnât defeated Japan in World War II? This counterfactual deep-dive explores an alternate 2025 Philippines under prolonged Japanese controlâan authoritarian client state marked by economic stagnation, cultural suppression, and geopolitical subservience to Tokyo.
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The 'Rat People' Trend and China's Demographic Crisis: A Threat to Xi Jinping's Global Ambitions
Chinaâs emerging âRat Peopleâ youth movement and plummeting birth rates threaten to derail President Xi Jinpingâs economic and geopolitical ambitions. This article explores how social disillusionment, gender resistance, and an aging population are creating a demographic time bomb.
Read Article10 Measures To Fix The Philippines
From reinstating the jury system to economic liberalization and population reform, here are 10 bold proposals to fix the Philippinesâ governance, economy, and justice system.
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A critical look at the BBCâs growing anti-American tone, its political leanings after Trumpâs return, and how editorial changes at the network reflect broader media bias concerns.
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August 13, 2025
Chinese âoverkillâ in dispute with Philippines damaged two Chinese ships. Why it could have been much worseIn a rare self-inflicted blunder, a Chinese coast guard cutter chasing a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal collided with its own navy destroyerâcrippling the smaller ship. Manila called the incident reckless and reaffirmed its resolve to defend its fishermen and maritime rights.
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