In
the beginning of this article it talks about the tension that is currently
going on with the United States and China. Similar to what we have been talking
about in class with the Cuban Missile Crisis, this on the other hand is not as
serious but correlates. According to the article China flared at two military
fronts when American pilots flew over the nation of Djibouti. After so they
warned them about the possible deployment of missiles on an artificial island. Later
it talks about how China’s military base in Djibouti has been aiming powerful
lasers at American aircrafts. When asked about the use of lasers they responded
that they were “completely inconsistent with the fact”. With all of this going
on the article then emphasizes how this is showing the current pass and improvements
of China’s military power. According to China’s leader Xi Jinping has had a
mission to improve their military. Ironically when asked about their weapons on
the island a representative of China said they were for defense and intended “to
safeguard China’s sovereignty and security”. With to me sounds very similar to
the Cuban missile crisis when they responded that the weapons were for defensive
purposes. Although, they do have missiles there it was also stated that, “the relevant
deployment targets no one” which was a relief to hear. Another important part
to consider would be that other countries have claimed this area such as
Vietnam and the Philippines. However, from China’s renovations that started in
2013 they clamed it as their own area.
Kaleigh Walsh
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