Wake up, Asean: The bombs don't care who won — Abbi Kanthasamy

November 5 - In a stunning political shift, the Democrats have managed to wrest control of both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate from the Republicans. Donald Trump's tenure has been marked by a heavy political backlash, and commentators are undoubtedly relieved. As the US seems to have embraced a more compassionate stance, neighboring countries in Asia might want to pause their applause.

Before joining the standing ovation, though, one must look at the numbers. As the article points out, Washington's hypocrisy knows no bounds. For instance, during Barack Obama's presidency, the US provided Israel with a staggering $48.1 billion in military assistance. This figure climbed to $21.1 billion under Joe Biden's administration.

While celebrating the Dems' victory, one must question why the White House stood by while Gaza suffered during Biden's presidency. The US has continued to pour substantial military aid into Israel, despite the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Moreover, the US has allocated $174.2 billion to Ukraine since 2022, with a significant portion going towards defense-related activities.

While the US claims to be walking the talk, its actions often seem to be in stark contrast to its humanitarian language.