In a striking revelation reported by TASS, published on September 2, 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sounded the alarm over the reappearance of once-banned missile systems in key…
THE recent skirmish at Scarborough Shoal, where Chinese Air Force aircraft allegedly dropped flares in the path of a Philippine Air Force NC-212i plane, is a significant and alarming event…
The recent announcement of a defense pact between Germany and the Philippines marks a significant strategic enhancement of the Philippines' bilateral relations with a NATO member. This development coincides with…
IN various war games conducted by defense think tanks, including those based in the United States, the Philippines emerges as a pivotal player in scenarios centered on the First Island…
At the onset of what can be termed Cold War 2.0, tensions between major global powers like the U.S., Russia, and China are resurfacing, marked by intricate geopolitical rivalries and…
LAST July 30, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III dropped by Manila for the Philippines-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue, the fourth such talks since it…
HENRY Kissinger's poignant observation, "It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal," resonates profoundly in the context of the Philippines. This Southeast Asian…
Indeed, for the first time since World War II, Japanese soldiers will conduct military operations on Philippine soil. On Monday, July 8, 2024, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and the…
The recent visit of President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam can be considered successful and significant. The warm reception he received highlighted the positive relations between Russia and Vietnam. Putin's visit…
IN this edition of my column, I present the views of retired Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Adm. Joel Garcia, former commandant of the PCG and former undersecretary of the National…