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February 3, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Johanna Yang

Philippines Busts Chinese Spy Ring Targeting U.S. and Allied Military Infrastructure

China is mapping U.S. and allied military installations around the world. Filipino security officials arrested five Chinese nationals on January 30 as part of a larger investigation into an espionage ring...

November 1, 2024 | Nick Danby, Lewis Libby

How a modern Lend-Lease could help save the South China Sea

A modern US-Philippines Lend-Lease could be designated for joint civilian projects

September 19, 2024 | |

November Ceasefire in Gaza Collapsed After Hamas Lied About Female Hostages

Israeli media reported on September 18 that the week-long ceasefire in November — which saw Hamas release 81 Israeli hostages — collapsed after the terrorist group relayed false...

September 9, 2024 | Craig Singleton, Reece Breaux

Escalating South China Sea Tensions Demand Urgent U.S. Response

A series of recent maritime provocations between China and the Philippines near Sabina Shoal, a disputed atoll within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), have exacerbated Indo-Pacific tensions....

July 10, 2024 | Craig Singleton, Reece Breaux

Newly Enforced Chinese Coast Guard Law Heightens Maritime Miscalculation Risks

Beijing began enforcing a new protocol last month authorizing China’s Coast Guard to seize vessels operating within China’s claimed maritime borders, a move that coincided with several provocative...

April 17, 2024 | |

Hamas Obstructs Hostage Negotiations

Hamas rejected all proposals and expanded demands during recent hostage negotiations, Israeli and American officials said on April 14, 15, and 16. Hamas rejected the latest Gaza...

April 4, 2024 | |

Hamas Rejects Another Ceasefire Offer

Hamas rejected the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal on April 4, refusing to compromise on its maximalist position. “We are committed to our demands,” Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh...

April 3, 2024 | |

Hamas Poised to Respond to Latest Ceasefire Proposal

Israeli negotiators departed Cairo on April 2, concluding the latest round of talks with Egyptian and Qatari mediators for a deal that would see Hamas free the remaining hostages....

March 7, 2024 | |

Cairo Truce Talks Falter as Hamas Stalls

The latest round of Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks ended fruitlessly on March 7, with Hamas failing to provide details on hostages it holds in Gaza. The Palestinian terrorist group...

February 23, 2024 | |

Israel Sends Negotiators to Hostage Talks in Paris

Israeli negotiators arrived in Paris on February 23 to advance a deal with Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza. Egypt, Qatar, and the United States participated in this latest round...

February 7, 2024 | |

Israel Spurns Hamas Demands, Vows Total Victory in Gaza

Israel on February 7 spurned some demands made by Hamas for a proposed Gaza truce, reiterating that the Jewish state would vanquish the Palestinian terrorist group. Prime Minister...

January 31, 2024 | |

Israel, Hamas Weigh Three-Stage Deal for Return of Hostages

Egyptian mediators delivered a proposal to Hamas on January 30 that would see Israel pause its counteroffensive against Hamas in exchange for the terror group’s release of all...

January 23, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Son of Filipino immigrants among 21 fallen IDF soldiers on Monday

Garin supported his family and was recognized by Southern Command for his outstanding abilities when he was in Givati.

January 22, 2024 | |

Israel Offers Two-Month Pause in Fighting in Exchange for Hostages

Israel is offering Hamas a two-month pause in fighting in exchange for the terrorist group’s release of all hostages, Israeli officials said on January 22. The proposal, which...

December 13, 2023 | |

Russia Demands Hamas Release Hostages

A senior Russian official pressed Palestinian factions on December 10 and 11 to release hostages held in Gaza. A statement from Russia’s foreign ministry said that Deputy Russian...

April 9, 2022 | Cleo Paskal |

To be effective, US policy on PRC must be actioned early and often

‘Great Powers are expected to live up to commitments to international rules and norms even if those rules work against that country’s interests—credibility is more important. Second, to be effective, Policy must be constantly repeated.’

October 7, 2021 | David Maxwell |

Lessons from the Philippines: Irregular Warfare in Action

After the attacks of September 11, 2001, the world watched as the United States began a punitive expedition to Afghanistan to kill or capture Osama bin Laden, oust the Taliban, and prevent the use of Afghanistan...

August 8, 2017 | |

North Korea crisis deepens, more tests likely: Analysts

Experts are not optimistic about the prospects of tighter sanctions reining in North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programmes, given that Pyongyang has repeatedly said its ambitions ar...

February 28, 2017 | Eric B. Lorber

Economic Coercion, with a Chinese Twist

During the campaign and through the early days of the Trump administration, policymakers and pundits have zeroed in on the U.S. economic relationship with China, in parti...

February 9, 2015 | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross

Doha’s Dangerous Dalliance

Co-authored by Luke Lischin Qatari support for Islamist non-state actors has been an escalating source of tension for the monarchy in some of its vital relationships. Qatar&rsqu...