The United States has outlined a strategic plan to enhance the readiness of its Navy in preparation for potential conflict with China by 2027, with the goal of deterring aggression and protecting national security interests. The plan, known as Project 33, is aligned with China’s military buildup and its stated goal of preparing for an…
Tensions between China and the Philippines flared once again following a maritime confrontation near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, further intensifying a long-standing territorial dispute. Both nations offered conflicting accounts of the incident, highlighting the fragile state of relations in one of the world’s most strategic waterways. The Philippine government accused…
The proposed US-funded port in Batanes, Philippines, mirrors strategic initiatives in other parts of the world, such as the US military presence in the Baltic states near Russia. In Eastern Europe, NATO allies have fortified their positions with bases, infrastructure, and joint exercises in countries like Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, citing the need to counter…
Introduction The South China Sea is a region of immense strategic and economic importance, harboring vast hydrocarbon reserves that could reshape energy dynamics in Southeast Asia. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the region contains an estimated 190 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 11 billion barrels of oil in probable reserves, with…
Imagine a bustling market square, vibrant and full of life, where diverse voices come together to shape the community’s future. This square represents ASEAN, a coalition of ten nations rich in potential yet often constrained by the weight of dynastic politics. Just as some European democracies have successfully navigated similar challenges—think of countries like Germany…
To understand, why the Pacific Ocean is centre of geopolitical gravity in the 21st century, we’ll have to take a holistic look at how things evolved in the past and how they impacted the seas, the oceans and broader littoral geographies. Let us delve into the detail of it. The invention of the wheel around…
In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has become a focal point of global geopolitical competition, with several nations competing for control over its vital waterways and resources. As China’s influence in the region expands, territorial disputes in the South China Sea have escalated, bringing China into conflict with neighboring countries. In response, the United States,…
The U.S.-Philippines relationship, spanning over a century, remains a cornerstone of both countries’ strategic and economic interests in Southeast Asia. The alliance, rooted in historical ties dating back to the American colonization of the Philippines in 1898, has evolved through different geopolitical eras, from the Cold War to the rise of China. Under former President…
The post-World War II international order is unraveling as conflicts emerge across the globe. We are witnessing the rapid formation of a multipolar world, characterized by power struggles and geopolitical realignments. One of the most volatile flashpoints in this new global landscape is the South China Sea, a vital maritime corridor fraught with escalating tensions…
The United States has announced a major overhaul of its military command in Japan to deepen coordination with Japanese forces amid growing security challenges posed by China. The revamp was revealed following security talks in Tokyo between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and their Japanese counterparts, Foreign Minister Yoko…
