US is simply the old Roman Empire. They intend to dominate the
world in all aspect of life from economy, culture, lifestyle,
politics to military. In fact, all aspect of people's life
througout the whole world. Who can seriously challenge them, just
like who could challenge Rome?
Of course US is self-serving in its policies. Which country would
not be? Which empire would not be? Just look at the last few
centuries, each empire, from British to Spanish, every empire would
employ policies that serve themselves, albeit inconsistent and
irrational at times.
Iraq was actually US "friend" during the Iraq-Iran war in the 80s.
It was "contain Iran" policy at that time and Sadam was in US good
books. In fact, US supplied Sadam with some chemical that was both
used commercially and military. Now US wants to ban them from
producing chemical warfare agents.... what a joke!!!!
Taliban - didn't CIA supplied them with weapons including the
Stingers during the Soviet-Afgan war? Hey, Osama was also funded by
CIA at that time....
Look at other countries with dictators such as Nicaragua, etc.
Wasn't some of them in US good books at some time, until they
somehow did something to upset the US public and became their
enemies?
Go figure that.
Anyway, back to military topics.....
I think Singapore should maintain the current level of engagement
with the US and not get itself becoming too "pro-US". Neither
should Singapore start looking for new friends to "replace" the US.
While the US is the sole superpower, it is prudent to be in their
good books and get all the goodies that come along with it. We
should also engage other countries to strengthen our military. I
for one, am favour in strengthening our ties with Israel, South
Africa and Taiwan (unofficially of course). Gain technology from
these countries. Learn their military doctrines and adopt them in
SAF if suitable. etc.
I don't trust the US and the European countries for such support to
Singapore. They have, till now, proven to be unrealiable and
self-serving. BTW, Singapore is too insignificant, in their eyes,
to shed their blood for.
