If we dont learn from the past, we might be the same fate as Dutch Indies invaded by IJA.
For statesman, there is only eternal interest (more or less same as ravager mentioned) if our interest align, i dont see why do we miss the chance tho.
Do you want to detach like the Duterte did, kicked...
Welp its up to you, since your argument fueled with dissappointment toward western policy maker. I dont want these discussions dragged onto Palestine-Israel. Its just go bleak for them.
I mean:
Exocet on USS Stark, HMS Shieffield, Iranian F14,
history dictates there is no kill switch for western made. they do it via embargos, veto on export license so it couldnt fall to their adversaries and they limit the weapon range. also our main adversary is China, then why do we bother invites Australia to our exercise * super garuda.
I put the...
there is a reason why they stationed CH4 on Natuna.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3220830/built-watchdogs-protect-china-its-own-drones-military-source