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I mean the Philippines is traditionally a US ally, but Duterte both openly criticised the US and tried to get closer to China. And Maria Ressa is definitely not
by imjonse 3y ago
I mean the Philippines is traditionally a US ally, but Duterte both openly criticised the US and tried to get closer to China. And Maria Ressa is definitely not an anti-US or anti-Western activist.
- fauigerzigerk 3y ago>but Duterte both openly criticised the US and tried to get closer to China Yes he did for a moment before completely reversing course. https://www.rand.org/blog/2021/11/dutertes-dalliance-with-china-is-over.html https://www.rand.org/blog/2021/11/dutertes-dalliance-with-ch... Pakistan's various leaders on the other hand have criticised the U.S far more harshly and far more persistently over the years. They have also had close relations with China for decades.
- imjonse 3y agoThere are no peace Nobel prizes for such Pakistanis though. Malala got it for figthing for education of young girls. Although I no longer remember how Pakistan got into the discussion and if we're arguing or agreeing :)