IN various war games conducted by defense think tanks, including those based in the United States, the Philippines emerges as a pivotal player in scenarios centered on the First Island…
At the onset of what can be termed Cold War 2.0, tensions between major global powers like the U.S., Russia, and China are resurfacing, marked by intricate geopolitical rivalries and…
LAST July 30, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III dropped by Manila for the Philippines-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue, the fourth such talks since it…
HENRY Kissinger's poignant observation, "It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal," resonates profoundly in the context of the Philippines. This Southeast Asian…
Indeed, for the first time since World War II, Japanese soldiers will conduct military operations on Philippine soil. On Monday, July 8, 2024, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and the…
The recent visit of President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam can be considered successful and significant. The warm reception he received highlighted the positive relations between Russia and Vietnam. Putin's visit…
IN this edition of my column, I present the views of retired Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Adm. Joel Garcia, former commandant of the PCG and former undersecretary of the National…
IN light of the recent incident between the Philippines and China on June 17, 2024, in the disputed South China Sea (SCS), it is imperative to scrutinize the strategy and…
AS the Philippines marks its 126th Independence Day, many Filipinos, myself included, are questioning whether we truly embody the ideals of independence and sovereignty. Under the current Philippine regime, do…
DURING his recent visit to the Philippines, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with local media, said he saw similarities between his country's conflict with Russia and the Philippines'…