Indo-Pacific
Philippines-US Relations and the China Factor
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s visit to US, April 11-13, 2024, and the first trilateral summit between leaders of Japan, US and Philippines has...
US-China Rivalry and ASEAN’s Fine Balancing Act
In recent years, Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have emphatically underscored the point -- on umpteen occasions -- that they would...
India’s Pivot to Climate Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
Climate change is a very real threat to security in the Indo-Pacific region, with estimates placing 89 million people at risk of being displaced...
Russian Military buildup in the Far East: Building Security for Insecurity
On Sep. 17, news surfaced that Russia announced its intention to increase its deployment in the Russian Far East. Accordingly, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu...
China Should Beware of Systematic “Weakening” in Its Private Economy
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Since China's reform and opening-up which took place over 40 years ago, its private economy has grown from scratch and has gradually become an...
Is Korean Peninsula Diplomacy Running out of Steam?
Optimistic Moon and ambitious Trump have to face the realities of their own domestic issues and North Korea’s changing rhetoric, on top of a...
Will Japan Become the “Sixth Eye”?
Sino-Japanese relations have deteriorated in recent months following an escalation of China-U.S. rivalry. Four Chinese coast guard vessels entered waters of the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands...
Assessing Japan-Thailand Relations Under Abe
Japan and Thailand have a storied history that dates back to the 16th Century, although most recall Japan’s invasion of Thailand in 1941 and...
The Quad: An Alternative Security Strategy for India
If India can address its concerns, and attain clarity on its strategic objects, the Quad and Quad Plus could provide a unique opportunity for it to harness its growing strategic partnership with the democratic countries.
The Iran-China Axis: A Threat in the Indo-Pacific?
The New York Times reported that it obtained information last July 2020 that Iran and China have forged a “25-year comprehensive partnership” that would develop...
In Pandemic and in Geopolitics, China is Winning
As the global health crisis continues to challenge governments, geopolitical tensions continue to plague Southeast Asia in the context of the South China Sea...
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Americas
Be Careful What You Wish For: Multi-Polarity Advocates Will Yearn For Pax-Americana
The need for national leaderships to rally towards countering...
Europe
Armenia–Azerbaijan: A Chance to End the Cycle of Conflict
Every war and conflict experience pivotal moments that bring...
Technology
Atomic Tides: The Future of Freshwater from the Fusion of Nuclear Power and the Ocean’s Depths
In the intricate ballet of civilization's survival and technological...
Europe
Strategic Ambiguity of Macron’s Call for Troops in Ukraine: What Is Behind?
Macron’s call for the NATO troops in Ukraine shook...
Middle East and Africa
How the Anti-West Axis Leverages Western Guilt
The United States’ wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have...
