China Captured Philippines Airdropped resupplies for grounded BRP Sierra Madre

China Captured Philippines Airdropped resupplies for grounded BRP Sierra Madre

In a stark reminder of the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the Philippine military reported on Tuesday that the Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packages dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel stationed at a contested outpost. General Romeo Brawner disclosed that the Chinese personnel might have suspected…

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Can Malaysia Get Tough on Beijing Like the Philippines Over South China Sea Claims

Can Malaysia Get Tough on Beijing Like the Philippines Over South China Sea Claims?

Welcome to The Pacific Report. In today’s episode, we’re sailing into the heart of the South China Sea, a region rich in resources and rife with geopolitical tensions. As the renowned China military expert Oriana Skylar Mastro insightfully put it, ‘Even against this backdrop, China’s official position is that it remains committed to a peaceful…

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'If a Filipino servicemen killed by China, it will be an Act of War' Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

‘If a Filipino servicemen killed by China, it will be an “Act of War”‘ Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned China that any fatal incident involving Filipino citizens in the South China Sea would be deemed close to “an act of war,” necessitating a significant response from the Philippines and likely invoking support from its treaty allies, particularly the United States. This stern warning came during the Shangri-La…

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Is Philippines the Next Ukraine of South East Asia?

Is Philippines the Next Ukraine of South East Asia?

In the grand chessboard of international politics, nations often find themselves as mere pieces, maneuvered by the strategic plays of global powerhouses. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine, a result of Russia’s assertive stance, serves as a chilling testament to the catastrophic fallout when superpowers draw and enforce their boundaries. Now, a parallel narrative is being…

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Philippines is the Achilles Heel in China's plan to invade Taiwan

Philippines is the Achilles Heel in China’s plan to invade Taiwan

The Philippines occupies a pivotal role as the Achilles’ heel in China’s strategic ambitions regarding Taiwan due to its strategic location and defense cooperation with the United States. Situated in close proximity to both Taiwan and the South China Sea, the Philippines serves as a critical barrier to China’s plans for any potential military action…

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Philippines denied China's claims of an agreement regarding tensions at Second Thomas Shoal in SCS

Philippines denied China’s claims of an agreement regarding tensions at Second Thomas Shoal in SCS

The Philippines has vehemently refuted claims made by China suggesting that the two countries had reached an agreement to manage tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, dismissing these assertions as mere propaganda. A spokesperson from China’s embassy in Manila had recently stated that the nations had agreed on a “new…

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How Do Major Powers Perceive the South China sea tensions

How Do Major Powers Perceive the South China sea tensions?

Introduction Imagine the South China Sea as a modern-day amphitheater where the dramas of history, power, and diplomacy unfold on a global stage. This vast maritime expanse, steeped in centuries of territorial disputes and navigational heritage, has become a focal point of contemporary geopolitical debates. From ancient maritime trade routes that connected empires to present-day…

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