If, what would happen to our F35s if Singapore were to join the BRICS camp?

 This is a iffy question, a hypothetical question. No one with a little commonsense would fail to see which side Singapore is leaning to in the US China rivalry. The solitary sanction against Russia spoke for itself and confirmed everything, and made it clear where Singapore stands.

For decades, Singapore's policy of choosing and being on the winning side has been very beneficial to Singapore's well being, politically and economically. The unipolar world of American hegemony makes every Asean state salivates at Singapore's choice. But with the emergence of a multipolar world, the decline of the American Empire imminent, and falling rapidly, Singapore must be very busy computing with all the fresh inputs, and planning to chart a different course. It would be deadly for Singapore to be on the losing side. The house of cards would just crumble and fall flat overnight.

In the interest of Singapore's viability as a nation state, given its extreme vulnerability to international events and changes, it would be suicidal for Singapore to be stoic, rigid, stubborn and inflexible when the balance of power in the world tips against the Americans. Singapore cannot be lying by its repeated messages about making policies on the grounds of its national interests. So, when the Global South takes a bigger role in international trade, the economics would demand that Singapore join the Global South and break away from its decades dependence on the American Empire. Of course  this may not be so as actions and words may differ, and the personalities of the Singapore leadership could be the main factor in which camp Singapore would fall in.

Assuming, if the logic holds, and Singapore has to join the Global South, join the BRICS camp, what would happen to our expensive toys, the F35s, that are permanently based in the USA? Would they be swallowed by the Americans like they robbed the Russians and other third world nations of their funds and assets in the USA and western banks? Or would the Americans be so honourable to return the F35s to Singapore, to be flown back to Singapore? A more likely scenario, the Americans would make an offer that Singapore cannot refuse...US$1 to take over all the F35s and part company amicably.

Space War - Boeing very confident to bring back the 2 stranded astronauts. Coincidence, an Indian and an American

 Everything, every action begets a reaction. The concept of Karma works in every situation. What you sow today is what you will reap tomorrow. There is no escape.

The days when the USA wanted to prevent China from participating in research on the International Space Station is now Karma coming back to work against the USA. China refused to allow the USA to participate in research on its Tiangong Space Station. What is even more telling is China clearly slapping the USA on the face by telling the world that the USA has nothing worthwhile to contribute. Oops, the Chinese probably forgot that the USA could contribute by making trouble if allowed on board, LOL.

However, twisting around, the USA claimed that it is not interested in doing research on the Tiangong Space Station because all instructions and signage on board are in Chinese. The USA wanted China to change all the instructions and signs on board to English before they will agree to participate. The fox could not reach the grapes and claim they are sour. The Chinese tell them to fly kite, or better still look for a spider.

Wonder what happened to the 'stranded' Astronauts on the International Space Station now. The USA claimed they were not stranded at all. Maybe just wanted an extended their holiday on the International Space Station that may break apart any day, LOL.

Anonymous

Washington clowns playing poker with China and Russia dangerously and holding a weak hand

 Russia is not waiting. Russia is building up its military logistics frantically to keep up with the threat from NATO. With energy in abundance and mineral resources unlimited, what else does Russia need? Nothing much is available or left for the USA and certainly not NATO. NATO is already struggling with expensive energy for keeping its manufacturing alive.

China is not sitting idly by as well. The good thing is that some weapons that China possesses are not privy to the enemy and is just a wild guess by the USA. Keep it that way, China. The USA tried ways and means to spy on the Chinese military, now that 4G is not in use by the Chinese, with 5G under Huawei's control in China now beyond the USA's ability to do any hanky panky business. The USA tried dropping devices around China in the South China Sea, hoping to eavesdrop on bits of information, but such devices were discovered by China.

Thanks to 5G usage, the USA and its allies can no longer spy on the Chinese military at will as in the past. The West is understandably still working on 4.5G, masquerading as 5G and yet still struggling. But they are jumping on to 7G, not 6G, LOL. No head no tail and expect to make the leap to 7G like farting hot air. Setting up relay stations for 5G is already a big issue in the USA and 7G probably needs different relay stations altogether to work properly. 5G cannot work with 4G relay stations, right?

Anonymous

China claiming barren reefs and islets. AngloSaxons claimed USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Falkland, Hawaii etc etc...on what legal basis?

 Frankly why China is claiming all these Atolls and Islets.

Time immemorial all these are been controlled by China in their Dynasty Years as all these other countries paid tributes to their Emperor and no one even whispered a claim on them.

The main Reason why China wanted to control these atolls and islets is because of the damn Americunts.

They wanted to strengthen their First Line of Defence against the UAssA and their cronies and doggies.

China's Military Strategist since their Waring Years are very smart in their planning of Defence and Offense.

Why took the troubles to claim all these useless atolls and small islets where they built their First Line of Defence Bases?

China had enough land for themselves.

It's the Western Barbarians that are pushing China to claim their Nine Dash Line.

Xi told Obama to demilistaise the SCSeas when Obama when they met.

Obama purposely said "No" on the evil thoughts of his military doggies so that they could stired shits in every wherea they wanted just to be the World's Hemagon.

So don't China for militarise the SCSeas.

Virgo49

India is taking after the footsteps of Western colonialists and imperialists as an expansionist power

 India is taking after the footsteps of Western colonialists and imperialists especially the Anglo-Saxons US and UK as well as France and Spain. After getting its independence, India became an expansionist country. It illegally took over the independent kingdom of Sikkim and Lakdah and many of the Assam states and Nicobar Island Archipelago just because they were once under British colonialist rule. It tried to take over Nepal but failed because of China behind the scene. It also tried to colonise Bhuttan but somehow did not succeed, maybe because Bhuttan was able to get China's support behind. It tried to found a Hindu state in Ceylon or Shri Lanka by instigating the Tamils there to revolt causing 18 years of turmoil and destructive war.

If India doesn't stop its aggressive and expansionist behaviour it may soon find some of its many provinces breaking away and declare their independence from India. Some of the provinces may possibly breakaway are Punjab, Keredah, Assam and Tamil Naidu.

Paul Singha Seri Lanka