Responding to future security threats
The Philippines has been drawing valuable lessons from conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the recent India-Pakistan border disputes.
Missing arms transfers to Ukraine may end up in rebels’ hands
There have been reports that Western and Russian small arms and other armaments have found their way to rebel and Islamist militants around the world.
NATO wants to remain relevant, sails to the South China Sea
The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is heading to the Indo-Pacific region to demonstrate its commitment to maintaining maritime security and freedom of navigation as China expands its coercive activities.
US missile systems in the Philippines
The Philippines still lacks a modest credible defense capability. It cannot fund and sustain an offensive and anti-missile system.
Philippines prepares for armed drones, missile attacks
In the future, the Philippines and its oldest security ally, the United States, will stop holding large-scale joint and combined exercises to test their operational readiness.
Shadow play in the West Philippine Sea
The shadow play at the West Philippine Sea raises the temperature and increases the risks of confrontation.