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Strengths and Vulnerabilities in Today’s Regional Hotspots
Expensive weapons does not ensure victory, with drones and missiles giving countries like Ukraine and Iran a fighting chance against bigger adversaries…
May 13
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Dencio Acop
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Take-aways from Balikatan 2026
Balikatan 2026 was more than just a testing ground to use latest technologies under a centralized command — it was also sending China a message, veteran…
May 12
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Rodney Jaleco
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Securing China’s ‘front door’: Peacemaking mission in mainland Southeast Asia
China's pursuit to become a "subtle mediator" for its Southeast Asian allies in conflict while maintaining neutrality is a delicate balancing act, Thai…
May 12
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ASEAN: Finding relevance in a burning world
ASEAN should not take sides in Ukraine’s war with Russia. It should stick to its time-honored principle of non-interference and neutrality, Manuel…
May 9
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Manuel Mogato
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Why countries in Southeast Asia should not fear Japan?
Japan is stepping up to become a regional leader as America remains tangled up in the Middle East, a blessing in disguise for Southeast Asian nations at…
May 7
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Manuel Mogato
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Frustrations over US unpredictability lure Thailand closer to “big brother” China
Amid continued unrest in the Middle East and US-imposed tariffs affecting trade, Thailand leans closer to China, as the latter offers stability in the…
May 6
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Learning to fight future wars in Balikatan drills
Shifting Philippine military's focus from counterinsurgency to external defense could start through supporting maritime operations by the Air Force…
May 4
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The Strategic Intelligence Assessment on Ukraine Putin Underestimated (Part II)
Security expert Ret. Col. Dencio Acop breaks down further how Ukraine is adapting to gain the upper hand against a larger enemy in the second part of…
Apr 28
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Dencio Acop
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Dangerous recruitment
While the Philippine army continues to deal with insurgents, Filipino citizens are also lured to become mercenaries for Ukraine and Russia — a war they…
Apr 27
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Manuel Mogato
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Viable alternative to Middle East oil
Southeast Asian countries will be flocking to Russia to secure crude oil as US-Iran conflict remains unresolved, forgoing potential diplomatic sanctions…
Apr 27
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Manuel Mogato
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The Strategic Intelligence Assessment on Ukraine Putin Underestimated (Part I)
Putin's overconfidence has led the Russia-Ukraine war to drag on. But there's more to consider in the equation, Security expert Ret. Col. Dencio Acop…
Apr 24
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Dencio Acop
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Reconfiguring Philippine defense forces
It is not important to only reorient and retrain, but to instill a new external defense doctrine, a mindset that would prepare for future warfare…
Apr 24
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Manuel Mogato
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