Source: Global ResearchStephen Lendman
Targeting the Middle East's rich oil and gas resources, Washington plans waring against the region one country at a time to replace independent regimes with client ones.
At
issue is achieving total dominance over MENA (Middle East/North Africa)
countries and Central Asia to Russia and China's borders. Another key
objective is removing or marginalizing their regional influence.
Russia
is Washington's main military rival. Between them, they control about
97% of the world's nuclear arsenal with sophisticated delivery systems
able to target strategic global sites.
China
also has significant military strength. According to a 2009 Pentagon
report, its naval forces alone are formidable.They number at least 260
vessels, including 75 or more major warships and over 60 submarines.
In
addition, Beijing has hundreds of nuclear warheads, sophisticated
delivery systems, and other strategic weapons. As a result, it's the
region's dominant military power.
During
Asia's mid-November Bali summit, Obama sought anti-China coalition
partners to enhance Washington's regional position. Key is establishing
military superiority.
Obama
said America "is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay." Military
spending amounts "will not - I repeat, will not - come at the expense of
the Asia Pacific."
It
does include escalating military tensions with China. Beijing is very
mindful of US belligerence and quest for global dominance.
During
his visit, Obama announced boosting America's Australian presence as
part of a broader military buildup targeting China and Eastern Russia.
Together
with South Korea, America's expanding its Asian footprint on Jeju
Island with a strategic naval base for Aegis class attack ships. They're
equipped with sophisticated SM-3 interceptor missiles for offense, as
well as powerful computers and tracking radar for first-strike
capability.
