Introduction In Southeast Asia, two nations, Thailand and the Philippines, have emerged as economic players in recent times each with its own distinctive set of strengths and weaknesses. This in-depth discussion embarks on a profound analysis, peeling back the layers of their economic narratives to reveal their unique progress, challenges, and roles as dynamic economic…
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 crucial defense pact that would enable their military forces to conduct joint exercises within each other’s territories. This strategic move aims to fortify their alliance in response to the…
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 central and contentious element in global geopolitical dialogues. In July 2016, an international tribunal, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, delivered a landmark ruling, declaring that China’s…
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 trace back to the early 20th century when German geopolitical scholar Karl Haushofer introduced the concept, followed by Indian historian Kalidas Nag’s use of the term in the 1940s….
Sixty percent of the world population inhabits the Indo-Pacific region, and all the essential trade routes to the countries of the region have to pass through the South China Sea. Serving as the jugular vein for many of the world’s largest economies, the South China Sea has managed to garner the attention of major powers…
