The Spratly Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea, stretch off the coasts of Malaysia, southern Vietnam, and the Philippines. This archipelago comprises of...
Introduction The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten member states: Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar,...
In a story emblematic of China’s strategy for territorial expansion, a frog placed in lukewarm water remains unaware as the water is slowly heated until it...
Qatar’s economy is characterized by its substantial wealth and diversified sources of income, primarily driven by its vast reserves of natural gas and oil. In 2022,...
In a rare visit to Asia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila to rally support for a global peace summit...
Switzerland, despite lacking native cocoa beans, has become a premier chocolate manufacturer globally. The transformation owes much to 19th-century Swiss confectioners and entrepreneurs who elevated chocolate...
In a stark reminder of the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the Philippine military reported on Tuesday that the Chinese coast guard seized...
Welcome to The Pacific Report. In today’s episode, we’re sailing into the heart of the South China Sea, a region rich in resources and rife with...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned China that any fatal incident involving Filipino citizens in the South China Sea would be deemed close to “an...
In the grand chessboard of international politics, nations often find themselves as mere pieces, maneuvered by the strategic plays of global powerhouses. The ongoing crisis in...