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So Russia cave in because Western pressure, yet Russia itself is under western sanction with China as their biggest lifeline..... If anything, that show how much power in Russia, China hold right now. I do support balance approach in case of embargoes from any side, but caution is needed...

What would happen if LCS getting hot? Remember Russia 'put on hold' Iran S-300 delivery before. Will China ask Russia to do something similar about us and will Russia agree about it? Because in the end the ties between Russia and China outweigh the tie between Indo and Russia.

They know it, that's why they don't want oil price get to high. Saudi Arabia's Plan to Extend the Age of Oil - Bloomberg Business

It just a public lip service..... If any of our leader serious about industrial output, they could easily help our private sector with just a little bit of tweak in law enforcement. It's ironic how Jokowi and previous government always focus on internal tax enforcement while neglecting customs...

Maybe their message lost in translation or over hype? All other article (even Daily Mail) that review the car said it's work like a new more efficient battery than gasoline. Very good progress, but still a battery. Agree with the bold part. Salt Water Sports Car Gets Upgrade : Discovery News

Old news, basically the explanation how it's work skip the most important part. Salt Water Car? – Not So Fast | The Skeptics Guide to the Universe

I think you are comparing unit cost with total cost + ToT. Gripen NG unit cost itself still around $70million. But if Pakistan can sell JF-17 for $20 million, including stretching payment without interest for several years, ToT, offset + allowing the customer to join the JF-17 supply chain and...

I don't think Pakistan can sell the JF-17 for under $15 million including training and spare part anymore。Maintenance wise　1 Gripen is definitely cheaper than 5-6 JF 17.

Simply, They took more money than they can pay for forever. Also they falsify their economy report for years to enter EU and to hide their inability to pay even the interest.. At the same time the goverment waste the loan money for populist reason (hire almost everyone, give high wage,etc) so...

Good dream, but it simply won't happen. Most people love their independence and won't accept outsider meddling. Will the Japanese and Korean agree to lower their standard of living, let go their independence and rule by the Chinese as one of their provinces? Even if you go by...

Yup, it's just funny how some member tries to twist the reality to suit their imagination. While in real world thing is completely the opposite of what they are suggesting. Beside soon to be AEC, we are also getting closer to each other with visa and open skies ASEAN agreement.

It's up to Indonesia if we want to join or not, i don't think ordinary Vietnamese especially you will have any say on that matter. US-ASEAN businessmen lobby Indonesia on TPP | The Jakarta Post

That's exactly why they afraid you don't go back to your country and apply asylum. 17 years old who is not married, have nothing that can tied him to home, no money, no real estate and no employment. This kid has ego issue..... i don't think it's about him, his country of origin or his country...

This article is interesting, if it's true. Apparently Philliphine is not laggard at all in defense spending. You guys spend as much as Vietnam, percentage wise even higher than Malay and Indo, without much result to speak. No wonder you guys always complain about corruption...... Indo-Pacific...

Great news for Chinese Navy :laugh:

Last report $232million Korea’s New Coastal Frigates: the FFX Incheon Class

Maybe i'm heartless but i found that article is kind of ungrateful..... What's wrong with using cheap readily available technology? Should Africa ignore the bicycle/motorcycle and only use the latest BMW/Aston Martin? Million of people in Asia still use technology that's not up to western...

Who said you can't state your humble opinion? At the same time remember we are on PDF, not in your house so your opinion is not sacred and everyone free to accept, reject or make a counter opinion. Difficulties are not failures, so why you are so afraid to try and evade the question of...

Try to practice what you preach. Please go advocate on your own country first to practice your much more efficient way, law enforcement (and military protecting your country territory) can only stop people by talking, no prison, no fine, no any kind of punishment. Just remember if you facing any...

From 5000 ships of hardcore thieves, how many do you think will listen? Even before all the boat sinking, when the punishment only a slap on wrist, they already dared to kill the law enforcement when they got captured. The thieves is raised, grow up, and teach in another nation and somehow...