On April 14, 2025, as part of the pre-conference events of the Annual Meeting of the Think Tank Asia Forum, I had the honor of participating in a high-level, closed-door…
Yes, of course, in the following ways; First, the ASEAN-China economic interdependence and supply chain resilience should be deepened further. This can be done by deepening regional integration through strengthening…
ON April 15, 2025, the annual Think Asia Forum was convened in Singapore under the compelling theme, "Contributing Asian Wisdom to Global Governance." The conference brought together leading experts, scholars…
LET me begin by setting the record straight: I am not and have never considered myself a blogger. I am a scholar/academic, a columnist and a commentator, with roles that…
By Franco Jose C. Baroña MANILA, Philippines — A political analyst and columnist of The Manila Times hit back hard at an official of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSjAmB1_4rw Hello folks😊! I’m thrilled to share a compelling and thought-provoking conversation I had with my dear friend, Lena Petrova, on April 6, 2025, featured on her YouTube channel, “World…
https://youtu.be/YqnVkv3t9QU April 6, 2025: Interview with Russia Today (RT) on the the US State Department's approval of a $5.58-billion military sale to the Philippines, featuring 20 cutting-edge F-16 fighter jets…
https://www.youtube.com/live/fIWyByAl9ys In a bold move, the US Secretary has taken a stance against China in the highly disputed South China Sea region. The tensions between the two nations have been…
THE US State Department's approval of a $5.58-billion military sale to the Philippines, featuring 20 cutting-edge F-16 fighter jets and a wide array of advanced weaponry and support systems, represents…
The arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) have sparked a profound political and legal controversy. They reveal what critics see as a…