Editorial
Analysis on today’s headlines.
Might is right: China exerts dominance over South China Sea
China has both the military might and political will to insist on sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea, which is rich in
The Indian connection: Fighting scourge of illicit synthetic drugs
According to the U.S Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)’s National Drug Threat Assessment 2024, there is a dangerous shift from plant-based drugs to synthetic drugs, such
Malaysia says China is “great friend” despite maritime dispute in waters off Sarawak
Under the leadership of Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his pursue of stronger ties with China, bilateral relationship is
China’s mighty global naval power
April 23, 2024 marks the 75th founding anniversary of the Chinese Navy (also known as the People’s Liberation Army Navy). Over
Philippines, allies hold military exercises in disputed South China Sea to uphold freedom of navigation
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the U.S., from August 7 to 8, conducted military drills within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic
Illegal drug problem continues to grow, causing irreparable damage to society
The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of
Philippines strengthens alliance with allies in face of South China Sea threats
As tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, the need for the Philippines to strengthen its alliances with other countries in the region
Port of Yokohama: Catalyst for cultural exchange
The Port of Yokohama, which has the largest deep-water port in Tokyo Bay, was formally opened to foreign trade on July 1, 1859, and eventually
Philippines adopts new defense strategy to protect territorial waters
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.’s on March 9 ordered an increase in personnel at the northernmost island province of Batanes, which is facing Taiwan
With increased pressure on Philippines, China is determined to assert sovereignty over South China Sea
China is claiming most of the South China Sea, despite a 2016 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) international arbitration panel
Make seafaring great again
Global trade takes heavy toll from geopolitical tension
China flexes propaganda muscles to reshape global opinion
Communist China fails to assure foreign investors
The China model is unable to deliver continued prosperity
Free press safeguards democracy, ensures prosperity
While the impact of a free press on societal progress is multifaceted, chiefs among the major benefits are safeguarding democracy, and ensuring transparent, accurate and
A museum where connections are built
Museums play a vital role in bringing people together. I always believe that museums cannot be standalone institutions catering to just academia and elites of
Haenyeo: Celebrating tenacious South Korean sea women
The special exhibition “HAENYEO – Women of the Sea” at the Maritime Museum of Denmark celebrates the sheer tenacity of the Jeju women, some who
Having right values makes the world a better place
Is it all right for Russian president Vladimir Putin to start a full-scale war, the biggest in Europe since World War 2, on the false
Will AI sail away with jobs of seafarers?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already transformed various industries, revolutionizing the way we work. But, can AI take over the jobs of seafarers, who have been
NATO takes aim at China for Russia ties, Taiwan threats
NATO heads of state, during the Vilnius Summit on July 11, issued a strongly worded communique warning that China is challenging its interests, security and
With great power comes great responsibility
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is perhaps the most extreme example of how power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. On February 24, 2022, Vladimir
Global warming: A ticking time bomb
The world saw its hottest days from July 3 to 6, according to temperature readings from Climate Reanalyzer at the University of Maine, and scientists
Terrorists exploiting global tensions, says report
Terrorists continue to adapt their methods and narratives to exploit global events, digital technology, and societal vulnerabilities, according to the
Foreign power attempts to map out Philippines, warns military
The Philippine military is investigating a series of alarming developments that suggest possible espionage activities by a foreign power. These
