Imagine a situation in which Chinese merchant fleet, its navy and Chinese Coast Guard present in some form, from the coast of Africa, all the way...
An Overview In the geopolitical theater of the East and South China Sea, a chronicle of escalating tensions and geopolitical complexities is unfolding, shaped by historical...
A Blow to China’s Belt and Road Initiative by the Philippines The Philippines’ latest decision to terminate significant Belt and Road Initiative, infrastructure projects underscores a...
Introduction In the context of deterring a potential Chinese attack, the Philippines has emerged as a significant regional player in 2023, as it claims the 32nd...
A Glimpse of Japan Philippine Defense Pact Negotiations In a significant development, the leaders of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to initiate negotiations for a...
The South China Sea’s new ten-Dash Line, transformed from the nine-dash line, which was first delineated on a Chinese map in 1947, has emerged as a...
Significance and Dynamics of the Indo-Pacific Region The term “Indo-Pacific” has gained increasing prominence in global foreign policy discussions, underscoring the region’s strategic importance. Its roots...
On October 22, 2023, the Philippines and China engaged in a blame game following two separate collisions in the disputed South China Sea. The incidents occurred...
Militarization of the South China Sea The South China Sea has drawn the attention of global powers for decades. Given that this region lies at the...
In October, Manila will host a yearly joint military exercise with the US. The exercises are set to take place at the beginning of October at...
