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How Things Could Play Out in the South China Sea

Philippine resolve in Ayungin Shoal and other disputed waters can potentially hurt China, especially if it results in a formidable, robust response from the US and her regional allies.

Where Does China’s Gray Zone Operations Lead To?

Philippine resolve in Ayungin Shoal and other disputed waters can potentially hurt China, especially if it results in a formidable, robust response from the US and her regional allies.

Marcos Jr.’s “Goldilocks Challenge” against China’s intrusions

Philippine resolve in Ayungin Shoal and other disputed waters can potentially hurt China, especially if it results in a formidable, robust response from the US and her regional allies.

The Unfinished Revolution Amidst Regional Conflict

Back to the unfinished revolution in the Philippines, the security events of today bear its scar not totally healed. Whether in its rise or fall, the Philippines has had its history entangled with that of the United States.

Insights from Washington | DC politics upend US security priorities, raise doubts among allies

With another funding deadline looming, the perception of a dysfunctional Washington is deepening doubts among America’s allies, especially those on the “frontlines,” about whether they can continue to rely on her promises.

A threat to the memories of EDSA uprising

Thirty-eight years ago, a million people gathered at Manila’s major highway to stop a dictator from getting back at two men who dared to challenge him.
In the process, a frail and sick dictator was chased out of power, ending two decades of abuse and corruption that nearly bankrupt the country.

Insights from Singapore | OFW Life in Singapore

Lucky Plaza was not meant to be Singapore’s “Little Philippines.”Construction of this shopping mall began in 1977 when Orchard Road was on the cusp of becoming a shopping mecca.

How to become a ‘Middle Power’ state

The Philippines is rushing to become a middle power, joining other states in the Indo-Pacific region and earning a degree of respectability.

Washington’s Trump chaos clouds security package for beleaguered allies

It’s another illustration of how American domestic political intramurals are affecting American security interests in an increasingly dangerous world.

Transparency and Accountability in modernizing the military

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a very ambitious capability upgrade for the Armed Forces of the Philippines to cement the Philippines as a middle power in the region.