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…
In the spring of 1975, as the Vietnam War came to a dramatic end, thousands of South Vietnamese fled their homeland, seeking safety and a new beginning. Among the chaos, Subic Bay became a sanctuary, with Grande Island serving as a temporary refuge for those escaping the fall of Saigon. For weeks, U.S. military personnel…
Recently, the Philippines has taken a decisive step to assert its territorial rights in the South China Sea by preparing to release an updated map that reflects its maritime entitlements in line with the 2016 arbitral ruling and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This new map is a clear…
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 transfer of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China on July 1, 1997, marked the end of 156 years of British rule and the beginning of a new era for the region as a special administrative region (SAR) of China. This transition was governed by the “one country, two…
The Philippine military recently took action to monitor a Russian submarine, the Ufa, which passed through the South China Sea off the western coast of the country. According to a security official, the submarine identified itself after the Philippine Navy inquired via radio. The Russian vessel explained that it was heading back to Vladivostok, a…
Israel’s status as an intelligence powerhouse is no secret. For decades, the country’s intelligence services have consistently demonstrated capabilities that place it among the most formidable in the world. From covert operations to technological innovations, Israel’s intelligence prowess spans multiple dimensions, rooted in both historical necessity and the unique geopolitical environment it operates in. In…
Essential Weapons for the Philippines: Boosting Defense in the South China Sea As tensions rise in the South China Sea, the Philippines faces a pressing question: should its military focus on expensive traditional assets like submarines and missiles, or pivot to more cost-effective, modern warfare technologies? With the staggering costs associated with state-of-the-art military hardware,…
Overview of the Funan Techo Canal Project Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia has strongly refuted recent international media reports suggesting that the Funan Techo Canal (FTC) project is encountering financial difficulties due to diminishing support from China. During his speech at the closing ceremony of the ’32nd Monk General Assembly Nationwide,’ he emphasized that…
The recent signing of a military intelligence-sharing agreement between the Philippines and the United States marks a significant milestone in their defense partnership, enhancing their capacity to address shared security challenges within the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, signed the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)…
