- April 1st, 2025
The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
The military government of Myanmar is set to send a high-ranking official to the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders' summit in Laos, diplomatic sources revealed on Tuesday. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday in Vientiane, marks a critical...
Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has called upon the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to step up its efforts in resolving Myanmar’s protracted civil war. Speaking at a high-profile event in Bangkok ahead of this week's ASEAN summit in...
Thailand's newly appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is set to make her first official overseas visit as head of government from October 8-11, 2024, when she attends the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related summits in Vientiane, Laos. This...
China-ASEAN Expo has acted as a powerful catalyst for boosting trade and economic ties between China and the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). According to China's General Administration of Customs (GAC), bilateral trade between China...
In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has become a focal point for international strategy, drawing attention from countries around the world due to its economic potential, strategic location, and complex geopolitical landscape. The term "Indo-Pacific" refers to the maritime space...
The concept of an Indo-Pacific strategy has gained significant prominence in recent years, especially among major global powers. This strategy refers to a comprehensive geopolitical and economic framework that encompasses the Indian and Pacific Oceans, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the...
The Philippines has been embroiled in a prolonged and intense struggle against repeated intrusions by the Chinese Coast Guard into its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). These intrusions, primarily centered around the Second Thomas Shoal, have heightened tensions in the South...
On Friday, July 26th, China and Russia's foreign ministers convened with their Southeast Asian counterparts in Vientiane, Laos, amid rising geopolitical tensions and strategic recalibrations. Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, and Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, pledged to counteract "extra-regional...
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