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New incident between China and the Philippines at Sabina Shoal: continued diplomatic polemics and on-the-ground escalation?

18/12/2025

Australia-Indonesia Comprehensive Security Treaty: Elevating Neighbourly Relations?

18/12/2025

Extra-regional Actors' Engagement in the South China Sea: Finding the Most Viable Approach for Southeast Asia

17/12/2025

Trump Signs the "US-Taiwan Relations Enhancement Act

08/12/2025

"G2 Summit" between the U.S. and China: the Beginning of a New World Order or a Political Trap?

16/11/2025

Defense Ministers of the "SQUAD" Meet for the 5th Time: Is the SQUAD Gradually "Formalizing"?

14/11/2025

Trump–Xi Meeting in Busan: A De-escalatory Step Amid an Ongoing Great Power Rivalry

10/11/2025

The Philippines Signs New Defense Agreements with Regional Partners: Strengthening Deterrence in the South China Sea?

01/11/2025

Rising Tensions Between Australia and China in the South China Sea: Is Australia Pursuing a “Transparency Strategy”?

30/10/2025

Is the Trump Administration Taking Freedom of Navigation Less Seriously?

14/10/2025

Will "One Theater" Concept Work?

11/09/2025

SCO25: A Strategic Success for China?

10/09/2025