Philippines

The cost of Brahmos missiles in putting muscle to Manila’s territorial defense

This article was written in collaboration with Amadeus QUIAOIT and Rhon Ethelbert DUCOS. Amadeus is a research associate of IDSC.…

11 months ago

Beyond petropolitics: the Philippines – Saudi Arabia strategic relations

This article was written in collaboration with José Mikhail PEREZ. José is an assistant professor of political science at the…

1 year ago

The economics of maritime cybersecurity: chokepoints & vulnerabilities in the Indo-Pacific

The fifth domain’s consequential dominance and spatial presence in the cyberspace convey perplexity in the safety and security of humanity.…

2 years ago

The AUKUS defence pact and the end of the French submarine deal: a blow to France’s Indo-Pacific policy

September 15, 2021 will be remembered in French industry, defence and foreign affairs circles as the day France was stabbed…

3 years ago

Plurilateralism & economic security: the future of the world economy

On August 10, 2021, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Graduate School's Security Governance and Diplomacy Cluster (SGDC) conducted…

3 years ago

Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs): a Trojan horse in Manila’s rich ghettos

While Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) handle online gaming for mainland Chinese players, considered an illegal operation in China, the…

3 years ago

Economic warfare in 2021: business and economic climate among Asia-Pacific nations

On December 11, 2020, Asia Power Watch editor Nicolas Michelon was invited by Dr Chester Cabalza of Philippines' International Development…

4 years ago

China’s ascension through a narrative lens

Xi Jinping, the enigma, or as I suggest in this analysis, Emperor of China’s destiny, is the reason for this…

4 years ago

Japan’s experience in reducing its supply chain insecurity

Since the late 1980’s, Japan has largely depended on overseas production. Over the decades, this has resulted in over 50%…

4 years ago

The South China Sea dispute and its challenges to Japan’s economic interests

The South China Sea (SCS) is among the most hotly disputed regions of the globe, involving both island and maritime…

4 years ago