We hear a lot of the Aussies, Japanese, and us. But it would be interesting if Vietnam joined the team. And Indonesia couldn't hurt. That's one reason why it's important to maintain good relations with allies, and potential allies. Something this administration is attempting to do.

The treat of 1951 does require the US to join the Philippines should hostilities break-out. I would say ramming, and even the water cannon, qualifies. Though I don't know if the Philippines has to make a formal request, or we can take the initiative just based on observations. Certainly, the next time one of their ships gets too close to an Arleigh-Burke, we should sink it instead of try to avoid it. We can't play their games. Though Xi will lose "face", which is potentially problematic as he may escalate.

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