Editorial
Analysis on today’s headlines.
Maritime Taiwan: The people and the sea
The people of Taiwan, an island nation, have long been connected to the ocean and engaged in maritime pursuits. Not only are the major industries
Philippines, U.S. commemorate 80th anniversary of Liberation of Manila, deepening bilateral relationships
Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Philippines, one of the U.S. oldest Asian partners and a strategic major non-NATO ally,
Japan, U.S. renew commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific amid China’s aggression
Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is known for his pro-China stance, made his career as an anti-Abe proponent and
New U.S. administration signals focus on China
The new Trump administration sees China as a threat to U.S. security and warns against coercive actions in Asia. President
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
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
China’s mighty global naval power
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 Zone, to uphold the right
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 the world drug problem, leading
Japan: Protecting sovereign waters against foreign incursions
Japan is facing an unprecedented threat to its national interests, given heightened geopolitical tensions with China, Russia and North Korea, as the world enters a
China wants Philippines to stop provocations in disputed South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at two Philippine patrol vessels April 30 near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. There
Port of Yokohama: Catalyst for cultural exchange
Make seafaring great again
Global trade takes heavy toll from geopolitical tension
In an era defined by interconnectedness and globalization, geopolitical tension has emerged as a significant force that negatively impacts numerous facets of human existence. The
China flexes propaganda muscles to reshape global opinion
In these times of geopolitical tensions and the active posturing and confrontation between democracy and dictatorship, the battle for public opinion to win over the
Communist China fails to assure foreign investors
In early November, U.S. mutual fund giant Vanguard finalized its exit from the Chinese market. Vanguard is the latest foreign company to pull out of
The China model is unable to deliver continued prosperity
China’s economy, which once seemed unstoppable and was feted by foreign governments and business leaders eager to get on the gravy train, is now plagued
Haenyeo: Jeju Island Women Divers Defy the Sea’s Perils
The special exhibition “HAENYEO – Women of the Sea” at the Maritime Museum of Denmark celebrates the sheer tenacity of the Jeju island women divers,
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
Toxic leadership: Poison in the office
Toxic leadership has become an unfortunate reality in many companies and even countries. Toxic leaders impact employees’ mental well-being, impede overall productivity, and they are
Is autonomous shipping a reality?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the concept of autonomous vehicles has become a subject of intense interest and speculation. While autonomous
A museum where connections are built
Will AI sail away with jobs of seafarers?
Law enforcement busts migrant smuggling, drug trafficking across Mediterranean
Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, has supported Spanish authorities (Policía Nacional) in a transnational operation against
Philippines in talks with Japan to acquire Abukuma-class destroyers
The Philippine Navy has confirmed it is in exploratory discussions with Japan over the “possible transfer” of used warships and
