Marcos to meet Blinken next week to discuss defence and economic ties
Foreign affairs secretary Enrique Manalo confirmed that Blinken will arrive on March 18 in the evening and that the US secretary of state will meet Marcos in Malacañang during…
Geopolitics
US to send new weapons package worth $400 million to Ukraine
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the funding was coming from unanticipated cost savings from Pentagon contracts and would be used for artillery rounds and munitions…
ASEAN cautious of walking into the US trap
Southeast Asia, the world's "economic dark horse," has a vast economic potential, especially with its vibrant and increasingly tech-savvy young population and a combined gross…
Closer North Korea-Russia ties: A grave threat demanding unified action
The writer says there are signs that the relationship between North Korea and Russia is getting stronger again, with both countries facing more problems and pressures worldwide.
Pakistan is no longer a priority for India
There was no mention of enhancing ties or even working together for upliftment of the public in Indian PM Modi's congratulatory message for newly appointed Pakistani PM Shehbaz,…
Past, present and future of ASEAN-Australia cooperation
Australia, perhaps more than some others, has been prepared to engage in ways that have built a significant set of relationships and trust across Southeast Asia and with ASEAN…
‘Cannot be passive forever’: Taiwan updates definition of ‘first strike’ to counter China
This marks a departure from the Taiwanese military’s traditional rule of engagement, where the armed forces are authorised to respond only after an enemy has fired a first shot,…
Philippine armed forces spots 5 Chinese coast guard ships, 18 militia boats in Bajo de Masinloc
Bajo de Masinloc, which is within Manila’s 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone, is 220 km west of Zambales province.
China, EU hold defence and security policy dialogue
The two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including China-EU relations, China-EU defense cooperation, and the international and regional situation.
Florida law barring hiring of Chinese talent sparks criticism
The law, which took effect on July 1, 2023, prohibits Florida's 12 public colleges and universities from taking money from or partnering with entities in China and six other…