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A red line in Central America

In order for China to achieve its goal of global hegemony, it must increase the cost to the United States of countering China.

By Christopher J. Hunter

2 years ago

A Central American missile crisis?

El Salvador has the potential to be the Soviet Union’s Cuba.

By Christopher J. Hunter

3 years ago

Petty officer, a 19-year Navy vet, dies in Florida hospital after collapsing in El Salvador

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Patrick X. Gilyard, 38, exhibited “signs of a stroke” on Sept. 28 in the Central American nation and was evacuated to the states on Sept. 30.

By Harm Venhuizen and Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Beijing tells Duterte it won’t honor South China Sea ruling

The row over the disputed waters — a major global shipping route thought to be rich in oil and gas reserves — has for years marred China's relationship with the Philippines and other neighboring countries with rival territorial claim

5 years ago

Philippines protests sinking of boat in disputed waters

Beijing condemned the incident but did not immediately confirm or deny that a Chinese vessel was involved.

5 years ago

Manila protests ‘swarming’ Chinese boats near island

Chinese vessels have been sighted more than 600 times near Thitu so far this year, military officials said.

5 years ago