Geo Politics

Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is the premier defence conference in Asia, held annually in Singapore. Defence ministers, military commanders, security experts, and business executives from around the world convene to discuss significant regional security issues. In what way is the Shangri-La Dialogue relevant? Action in Real-World Security: The SLD provides an open venue for frank debate on several security concerns impacting …

Recent maneuvers by China have heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait, with Beijing’s aggressive posturing raising concerns about the potential for armed conflict. The Eastern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army has initiated war games to “test the ability to jointly seize power, launch joint attacks, and occupy key areas,” signaling a provocative stance towards Taiwan. Diverging Opinions While …

May 20, 2024, will live in Philippine politics history as Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri made the shocking announcement of his resignation. Zubiri’s sudden exit from the upper chamber following a two-year term basically put an end to rumors of impending coups. “I tender my resignation as Senate President today, and upon relinquishing this position, I pledge to serve as …

Is Donald Trump guilty? A nearly three-to-one majority of Americans believe that former President Donald Trump will be found guilty of all or some of the criminal charges that he is currently facing in a courtroom in New York. This is an outcome that has never been witnessed before in the history of the United States. An exclusive poll conducted …

An investigation has shown that the same Russian intelligence group responsible for the 2018 Salisbury poisonings was also responsible for two devastating explosions at weapons depots in the Czech Republic. Two workmen were murdered and substantial damage was inflicted by explosives near the eastern Czech hamlet of Vrbetice in 2014, four years before former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was the …

A Sudden Disappearance As the border between China and North Korea reopens, there has been a disturbing trend of North Korean defectors vanishing within China1. These individuals, who had fled their homeland seeking refuge, are now facing a perilous fate. The Plight of Defectors North Koreans who escape to China often live in the shadows, fearing repatriation. They are considered …

Canada faces a significant challenge in meeting NATO’s defense spending target, a dilemma that has sparked debate within the country and among its allies. The Spending Target NATO has long set a benchmark for member countries to spend at least 2.0 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense. This target is intended to ensure that all members contribute …

The revelation of undisclosed agreements between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China has sparked a political uproar in the Philippines. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.‘s quest for transparency and accountability has brought to light the delicate balance of diplomacy, sovereignty, and national security. The Unveiling of Secret Deals President Marcos Jr. has expressed frustration over the lack of clarity regarding Duterte’s …

North Korea is intensifying its surveillance capabilities, leveraging Chinese-made technology to monitor its population more closely. This move is part of a broader effort to maintain strict control over the country’s citizens. Surveillance Infrastructure Technological Imports North Korea is reportedly purchasing surveillance cameras from China, installing them in public spaces such as schools, workplaces, and airports. These cameras range from …

A Wave of Protests The UK has witnessed a series of protests in schools, with accusations that Iran is stoking religious tensions. These protests have been linked to incidents deemed blasphemous by some members of the Muslim community. The Incidents That Sparked Controversy Recent events, including a teacher at a school in Batley showing students a picture of Mohammed, the …