Ian Murphy
Philippines Resists Chinese Coercion in the South China Sea with Defense Modernization and Alliances
Chinese actions in the South China Sea have recently pulled the Philippines’ commitment to security into question as Beijing seeks to...
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Ian Murphy
- Dec 25, 2023
Year-End Review on China’s Threat to Global Security
As we move into the new year, it is important to reflect on the world’s international security environment in 2023 The Annual Threat...
Ian Murphy
- Nov 24, 2023
Philippine’s Evacuation Plan for Foreign Nationals in Taiwan
Recent geopolitical conflicts have exposed governments to the realities of the need to keep their citizens safe abroad. Revelations from...
Ian Murphy
- Nov 23, 2023
Consequences of Recent Changes in the Maharlika IRR
On July 18, 2023, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), which is a sovereign investment fund that...
Ian Murphy
- Oct 30, 2023
Can China-Philippines Tensions Lead to Regional Conflict?
On October 22, 2023, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply boat during a resupply mission to the Philippine...
Tatiana Van den Haute
- Oct 21, 2023
Taiwan’s Road to CPTPP Membership
Overview & Background There is significant debate surrounding the question of whether Taiwan will be granted access to the Comprehensive...
Ian Murphy
- Aug 20, 2023
Facing Common Threats: The Camp David Principles and the Path to Peace in the Indo-Pacific
The recent Camp David summit is a significant step in the trilateral US-Japan-South Korea relationship and is a strong reminder of the...
Ian Murphy
- Aug 1, 2023
Taiwan’s Contribution: Tackling Climate Change in APEC’s Latest Summit
In this blog, we explore the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) as an intergovernmental forum, established in 1989, that fosters...
Frank Tseng
- Apr 26, 2023
New Southbound Policy: Analysis at End of Tsai's Second Term
The New Southbound Policy (NSP) is a major policy initiative by the Taiwanese government launched in 2016 to enhance Taiwan's economic,...
Ian Murphy
- Apr 20, 2023
Malaysia's Position Vis-a-Vis China in the South China Sea
Malaysia is currently in a territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea. Malaysia will not backdown from this dispute, but...
Ian Murphy
- Mar 15, 2023
U.S. Military Presence in Taiwan and Philippines to Alter Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific
As tensions with China continue to grow, the United States is boosting its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, notably in the...
Wei Azim Hung
- Jan 17, 2023
Military Preparedness in Asia-Pacific and Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
Key takeaways: China and U.S. step up military preparedness in Asia-Pacific region Taiwan upgraded to 'Tier 1' contingency in the 2023...
Wei Azim Hung
- Nov 21, 2022
Report: APEC, Taiwan on the Sideline
Key takeaways: After ASEAN and G20, APEC is the third summit in a week in the Asia-Pacific. Overshadowed by ASEAN and G20, Biden and...
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