In today’s episode we talk about the reshuffling of diplomatic relations around the world ranging from the UK and China Banning each other’s TV stations to Russia pivoting East and opening up to japan. Then we discuss the un-winnable situation the EU is in, why it’s behaving the way it is and doing the things it’s done. Lastly we look back at the South China Sea and examine the Philippine’s naval build up and how it spells the beginnings of an arms race in the highly contested region. All that a and more!