The Arctic’s strategic and economic potential is increasingly apparent as the region’s ice melts at a substantial rate, boosting prospects for profitable natural resource extraction
Author: Daniel
Developing countries face crushing debt from Chinese infrastructure scheme
Developing countries in the Indo-Pacific and elsewhere are “grappling with a tidal wave of debt repayments and interest” to China under its One Belt, One
Indo-Pacific nations advance space traffic management amid growing orbital risks
As the Indo-Pacific experiences a surge in space activity, governments and institutions are accelerating efforts to enhance space situational awareness (SSA) to mitigate orbital congestion,
Collective capabilities bolster Philippine security, sovereignty
The Philippine Navy celebrated its 127th anniversary in May 2025 by commissioning its first guided-missile frigate and showcasing United States-provided uncrewed surface vessels (USV). The
Iran-backed Iraqi fighters warn US not to enter war
Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, has issued a statement saying it is “closely monitoring the military movements” of US forces in the
Which Iranian oil and gas facilities has Israel hit?
Israel has attacked some of Iran’s most vital oil and gas facilities, raising fears of a widening conflict and threatening turmoil for the energy sector.
Iran defends retaliatory strikes on Israel; new blasts rock Tehran
We’re getting information of new explosions in different areas of Tehran as Israeli attacks on the capital intensify. The attacks are reported to have struck
Philippine, U.S. personnel review combat casualty care procedures during two week medical exchange
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Hawaii National Guard medical partners completed their fourth annual tactical combat casualty care exchange in May 2025 at
Taiwan’s Coast Guard, military drill together in face of China’s repeated bullying
Taiwan’s Coast Guard and military practiced joint operations in the face of what Taipei called a growing gray-zone threat from China. Democratically governed Taiwan has
Australia uses fisheries support to anchor regional security
Australia is increasingly leveraging its support for Pacific fisheries to reinforce regional stability amid intensifying geopolitical challenges. Through a combination of military surveillance operations, technical