Sitemap - 2025 - Asia-Pacific Insights
On Taiwan and the Philippines: Lessons from World War II
The deals they didn’t announce: Inside India and Russia’s new strategic silence
The 2025 US NSS is a Contradiction in Terms
Why does the Air Force need a dedicated fighter trainer aircraft?
Former DPWH secretary quits infrastructure commission
Reshaping China’s image through education
Marcos raises soldiers’ pay by 15 percent
Regional Envoys: Coastal Communities Now Frontline Defenders in WPS
Episode 4: Task Force Philippines and America’s new movements in the Asia-Pacific Region
API Podcast Ep4 - Task Force Philippines and America's new movements in the Asia-Pacific Region
Sandiganbayan orders arrest of former congressman tagged in flood control corruption
ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s appeal for interim release
Strengthening the US’ first-island-chain
India activates advanced fighter-capable airbase close to a contested border with China
Understanding the Current Threats, De-escalations, and National Interests In-Between
Regime Change? It Actually Depends…
Coup jitters not only a headache for Marcos Jr. but also for US, allies
India–US 10-year defence pact: A power balance shift in South Asia
Episode 3: Corruption’s impact on Philippine defense
API Podcast Ep3: Corruption's impact on Philippine defense
A Dysfunctional Leader is a Nation’s Worst Nightmare
India recalibrates Afghanistan policy as Kabul clashes with Islamabad
The military modernization fund faces big challenges
Having a Dysfunctional Government is a Nation’s Worst Trouble
Repeal the Revised AFP Modernization Act
Taiwan raises defense spending to build air defense to counter China’s threats
DND looks for funds to acquire six new ASW helicopters
The US is upgrading an operating naval base in Palawan
The Philippines will stop China from putting up structures on Bajo de Masinloc
Saudi-Pakistan agreement marks structural shift in Gulf and South Asian security order
Escalating Russia-Ukraine War: There is No Substitute for Peace
PH, Ukraine forge stronger alliance amid rising global security threats
Ferdinand Marcos Jr nearly lost his presidency during the September 21 anti-corruption protest
Nepal’s political crisis and geopolitical chessboard – India, China, and the struggle for influence
Episode 2: China’s ICAD tactics at West Philippine Sea
API Podcast Ep2: China's ICAD tactics
Statement of the Independent Election Monitoring Center (IEMC)
Assessing the Threat that is Communist China
Storm signals: Instability scars the first Bangsamoro parliamentary election
Preparing for a humanitarian crisis if conflict erupts in Taiwan
India, China pursue ‘strategic autonomy’ as Trump tariffs force global realignment
Philippines’ Red Lines: Ayungin Shoal and Bajo de Masinloc
Asia-Pacific Insights officially launches
The Philippines Should Integrate Drones into “Tatag Kapuluan”
Chinese navy, coast guard collide with reality
India, Philippines elevate ties to strategic partnership amid rising China tensions
Marcos returns from India with 18 big business deals
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. heads to India for state visit
The price of doing business with Trump’s America
Unmasking Rodrigo Duterte and his Communist Chinese Connection
India’s tightrope: Balancing BRICS ambitions amid rising US tariff threats
Marcos secures 3 billion-peso aid from Washington
US, Philippines agree to strengthen deterrence in the region
The Philippines: a new laboratory for US cutting-edge missiles and drones
Trade deal: Trump gets what he wanted
Marcos holds talks with Trump on tariffs, defense next week
BBM meets the mogul: the hunt for a big, beautiful deal
Character Leadership Matters: West Point and My Leadership Journey
The Philippines develops a new defense strategy: “Tatak Kapuluan”
India developing deep-strike weapon, challenges US bunker-buster ordnance dominance
Regional Update | July 15, 2025
Japan’s destroyer export to Philippine Navy will show how far it’s ready to flex muscles in region
Japan plans to transfer old vessels to the Philippines
There is no such thing as a free lunch
Philippine Navy monitors Chinese carrier within maritime zone
Philippines does not aspire to match China’s military capability
US, Philippines test coastal defenses in Palawan
Trump tries to mold US military to his image
Statement of the Stratbase Institute on China’s Coercive Actions in the West Philippine Sea
US insists the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities
The United Kingdom begins South China Sea patrol
The US decides to fund the continued production of the F-15EX Eagle II fighters
US proposes $1.01 trillion defense budget for 2026
Newly-Established Chinese AI Data Center in Pasig a Suspected Spying Hub
Building a local defense industry
Philippines, United States start ‘joint military operations” next year
Marcos starts consolidation, purges Duterte loyalists
When is D-Day for China’s Kinetic War on Taiwan?
Filipinos want accountability amidst economic issues—SWS survey
Trump looks for where to go after he “walks away”
Donald Trump’s military parade and “Palace in the Sky”
Assessing the US under Donald Trump
The New Vicar of Christ: God’s Messenger of Peace
Marcos, Ishiba discuss trade and security in Japan’s first trip to Southeast Asia
Philippines, US test joint counterlanding operations
Testing CADC strategy: deterrence drills
Trump marks first 100 days but focus on security riddled with holes
RP Spearheads US Reestablishment of Deterrence in Asia-Pacific: Evolving Truths and Developments
US, Philippine Army begin ‘Salaknib’ drills
US may deploy a second MRC to the Philippines
The Art of the Deal: America’s Little Big Horn Gamble
March 11, 2025 Regional Update
Police arrest Duterte on Interpol red notice
March 11, 2025 Philippine Outlook
Understanding Filipinos’ Roman Catholic faith
Marcos removes Dutertes from the National Security Council structure
Philippine lawmakers cut defense spending in 2025 budget
The world remains dangerous in 2025
Where Has Public Administration and Governance Gone in the Philippines?