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Geopolitics, IUU fishing, Piracy, Threats
China’s contentious new map reinstates territorial claims, mirrors actual or intended border incursions
With the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in full swing until September 7, and the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit
Philippine to use larger fleet for next resupply mission in South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is planning to include more and bigger vessels on their next resupply mission in the contested South China Sea, which
Indonesia confronts with modern slavery in fishing industry
Released in June, the U.S. Department of State’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report stated that Indonesia’s status improved from tier 2 watch list to
BRICS enlargement: What’s in it for China?
In an article published in The Washington Post, columnist Pankaj Mishra stated that BRIC was a “casual acronym” created by
China readies for possible war with the U.S.
On August 14, Newsweek commentator Gordan Chang penned a stark piece claiming that Chinese authoritarian leader Xi Jinping’s recent series
U.S. stops tech investment as China threatens national security
On August 9, U.S. president Joe Biden signed an executive order to begin the process of limiting high-tech U.S.-based investments
Manila toughens position against Beijing amidst rising Chinese pugilism in South China Sea
On August 9, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr dismissed claims that his country had an agreement with China to get
Report finds dramatic rise in Chilean freight crime
The latest analysis from international freight insurer, TT Club and business improvement consultants BSI SCREEN, reports dramatic 2022 year-on-year increases in freight crime in Chile
NATO Secretary General: No partner is closer than Japan
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the NATO Summit on July 12, saying that no partner is closer than
NATO welcomes deepening partnership with South Korea
Saying that Russia’s war in Ukraine shows how security is not regional but global, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg commended South Korea for its support to
South Korea defense budget to rebound in 2024 amidst growing threats from China, predicts new research
The escalating tensions with North Korea and China’s growing assertiveness have compelled South Korea to enhance its military capabilities and preparedness, such as investing in
Despite China’s opposition, Philippines strengthens military ties with U.S.
If a war breaks out between the United States and China, will the Philippines be caught in the middle? This is a serious concern for
South Korea, U.S. conduct combined maritime counter-special operations exercise
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) conducted a series of exercises with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, April 24-27, in
Philippines, U.S. agree to modernize, strengthen alliance
The United States and the Philippines will continue the fundamental work needed to modernize and strengthen the alliance between the two nations, said Secretary of
China’s dubious intentions for facilitating Russo-Ukrainian peace talks
In a phone call to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping said on April 26 that Beijing planned to send
Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Philippines would not boost ties, says analyst
In recent months, the Philippines has become a major hotspot in Asian-Pacific geopolitical dynamics, amid an increasing strategic rivalry between global superpowers, namely, the US
Philippines, U.S. sink target ship for first time in Balikatan Exercise
A combined force of U.S. and Philippine servicemembers participated in a combined joint littoral live-fire exercise April 28, the culminating field training event for Balikatan
South Korean President visits Pentagon, discusses nuclear deterrence
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III April 28 in the Pentagon to discuss the U.S.-Republic of
South Korea, U.S. unveil joint declaration to bolster deterrence against North Korean nuclear threats
President Joe Biden and South Korean Yoon Suk Yeol outlined new steps aimed at bolstering the longstanding U.S.-South Korean defense alliance in the face of
Guarding the Goods: Examining Rate of Cargo Theft in PH
U.S. Navy conducts freedom of navigation operation in South China Sea
How West Philippine Sea Conflict is Impacting Singapore
Philippine, U.S. hold largest ever bilateral military exercise
Indonesia maintains good relations with China amid regional geopolitical tension
Spiraling budget for upgrading Taiwan’s fishing port sparks controversy
In recent months, controversy erupted over the allegedly high budget allocated for the upgrading of the Cianjhen Fishing Port in
China’s spying policies are shooting itself in the foot
On September 3, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Chinese nationals, occasionally feigning as tourists, have entered military bases
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