South China Sea

ASEAN Bloc Aligns on a Unified Front Amidst China’s Growing Presence in South China Sea

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...
U.S. Typhon Missiles

South China Sea Disputes: Philippines Looks to U.S. Typhon Missiles for Enhanced Strategic Deterrence

The Philippines is taking significant steps to strengthen its defense capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. As part of its broader strategy to bolster external defense, the country is pursuing the acquisition of the US-made Typhon...
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken -Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

U.S. and China Renew Mutual Grievances at Southeast Asian Forum

On Saturday, the United States and China once again expressed their mutual grievances as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held their sixth meeting since last year. The meeting, which lasted approximately an hour...
NATO

NATO Faces Challenge in Countering China and Russia’s Expanding Influence in Southeast and East Asia

As China and Russia expand their spheres of influence in Southeast Asia and East Asia through economic, military, and diplomatic means, NATO is faced with the challenge of countering these moves. This can be achieved by strengthening alliances, enhancing regional...
South China Sea

What are South China Sea Disputes?

The South China Sea is a marginal sea located in Southeast Asia, bounded by China to the north, Vietnam to the west, the Philippines to the east, and Malaysia and Brunei to the south. It covers an area of approximately...