We respectfully disagree with UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan’s recommendation made this morning to abolish the NTF ELCAC.
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SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024 | SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP By API Desk | Date 02-04-2024 Malaysia’s new king The Sultan of Johor in the southern state of Malaysia was installed as the country’s 17th king, serving for five years. The 65-year-old Sultan Ibrahim took over from Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who will return to… Continue reading SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 4, 2024
NEWS DIGEST | February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 02-04-2024 Largest Balikatan drills set in April The Philippines and the United States have begun preparations for the largest combined and joint military exercise, also called “Balikatan”, which will take place in April this year. Colonel Francel Padilla, the military spokeswoman, said that… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | February 4, 2024
PRESS RELEASE | PH AND VIETNAM HOLD NSA BILATERAL MEETING TO DEEPEN SECURITY COOPERATION
The bilateral meeting was the first such meeting of the Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) since 2016. Minister Lam considered the meeting as “a milestone for a strong transformation of security cooperation between the two countries,” emphasizing that Vietnam will always attach great importance and priority to enhance Philippines-Vietnam relations.
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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.
Can The Philippines Peacefully Settle Territorial Disputes With China In West Philippine Sea?
Engaging China or the US does not make one pro-China or pro-US. It is more pro-Filipino to engage both powers to get the best of both worlds to advance the Philippine national interest.
An emerging regional security architecture
An emerging regional security architecture By Manuel Mogato | Date 01-30-2024 MANILA — Tired of sending diplomatic protests to the Chinese foreign ministry every time Beijing violates the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos had asked his diplomats and security officials to develop new concepts for dealing with maritime disputes… Continue reading An emerging regional security architecture
PAPER: China, United States and the Specter of War
Any serious challenge to the prevailing order of democratic peace in the world by China is bound to end up in a regional and then global conflict between adherents of liberal ideology and those of modern era feudalism.
MARITIME COOPERATION | Japan promises equipment transfer to boost Philippine maritime capabilities
Japan has revised its policy under its Constitution to allow Tokyo to export military hardware, including missiles, to interested countries.