Philippines

Southeast Asia’s new PPP race

In an article on "Southeast Asia’s new PPP race", by Alicia Buller for Partnerships Bulletin, I contributed comments on the…

2 weeks ago

Drone technology as a common defense pillar for the Philippines and Poland

Drone technology extends human capability into the three D’s – tasks that are dull, dirty, or dangerous, while opening new…

4 months ago

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.…

2 years 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…

2 years 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.…

3 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

5 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…

5 years ago