All you need to know about the latest updates in diplomacy, security and geopolitics in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.
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NEWS DIGEST | May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 05-22-2024 Japan builds five Coast Guard vessels for the Philippines The Philippine government has signed an Official Development Assistance deal with Japan to acquire five 97-meter Coast Guard vessels worth nearly 24 billion pesos to boost its maritime law enforcement capabilities. This acquisition was made under… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | May 22, 2024
Teodoro: Prepare for a conventional war scenario
After this year’s three-week-long, large-scale bilateral military training and exercises, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said he would want to see a more “conventional war” scenario in next year’s iteration of the joint and combined “Balikatan” drills.
SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | May 15, 2024
All you need to know about the latest updates in diplomacy, security and geopolitics in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.
The Post-Soviet Space: Parallelisms Between Putin and Hitler
It may not be apparent to some, but one of the key reasons why Putin invaded Ukraine was to cement his reelection. In 2024, Putin is only a year short of how long Josef Stalin ruled the Soviet Republic.
Philippines challenges China in a “Go” game in the West Philippine Sea
The West Philippine Sea is like a giant “Go” board with China sending hundreds of vessels – Navy, Coast Guard, and militia – to occupy Philippine maritime spaces near uninhabited features.
China, US, PH closely watching Taiwan’s new leader
Nothing riles China more than the notion of Taiwan independence and his pre-election political platform raises fears of a Chinese invasion and war.
Floating Nuclear Reactors: An Imperialistic and Dangerous Strategy
Let it be known that China’s confidence in its imperialism in the South China Sea is significantly based upon the deployment of floating nuclear power which the United States and other nuclear powers will be hesitant to target.
Biden inks $8-B military aid for Pacific allies but PH needs to work Congress to get its slice
However, the way the bill was written, most of the money earmarked for the Indo-Pacific theater will go to the US itself.
Many first in Balikatan 2024
Learning from the US humanitarian operations on the shores of Gaza, the army colonel said a Philippine Air Force transport plane dropped supplies on a feature in the Spratlys, on Patag or Flat Island. On the second pass, the aircraft used a parachute to deliver supplies.