Tag: cooperation
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Shoring Up ASEAN’s Undersea Security: The Philippines’ pivotal role
Introduction: A pivotal moment for ASEAN maritime security The Indo-Pacific’s maritime domain is the backbone of regional security and prosperity. With the Philippines taking the helm of ASEAN in November 2025 under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” there is a timely opportunity to elevate a collective focus on undersea security. The seas around Southeast…
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Israel Recognizes Somaliland: A New Era of Cooperation
Israel Recognizes Somaliland: A Diplomatic Milestone In a historic move that reshapes regional diplomacy, Israel formally recognises the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the decision, stating that the recognition opens a path to broader bilateral cooperation spanning economic, security, and cultural fronts. The announcement, while surprising…
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How a Shared Future Could Prevent Global Fragmentation
Rethinking Fragmentation in a Connected Era Ask people around the world what keeps them awake at night, and you’ll hear themes that sound surprisingly similar: uncertainty, inequality, and the fear that national borders are turning into fault lines. Yet amid these tensions, the idea of a shared future has gained traction as a practical framework…
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Energy Security in a Thirsty World: Diversification and Global Cooperation
The Rising Stakes in Global Energy Security As nations pursue economic growth and domestic resilience, energy security has moved from a technical concern to a central strategic priority. The modern energy landscape features a widening array of fuels, technologies, and supply chains whose interdependencies can amplify vulnerabilities. Geopolitics increasingly turns on access to critical resources,…
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Sinking of Migrant Boat Out of Malaysia: Six Rescued from a 90-Passenger Vessel
Overview of the incident A vessel carrying around 90 migrants sank near Malaysian waters, triggering an urgent rescue operation that resulted in six survivors being pulled from the water. The incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by people attempting perilous journeys across seas, often coordinated by smuggling networks that operate across international borders. Local authorities…
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Why the Moon is Not the South China Sea: Reframing Lunar Space Ahead of the Next Race
Introduction: A World Watching, Yet a Lesson in Perspective As nations set their sights on crewed lunar missions, the impulse to compare the moon program to terrestrial sovereignty disputes is understandable. The Moon, unlike the South China Sea, is not a patchwork of claims and counterclaims with conflicting maritime rights. Yet the temptation to frame…
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Drone Defense at EU Summit: Sweden’s Kristersson Ready
The informal EU summit in Copenhagen brought together Europe’s leaders to coordinate a response to a new, shared threat: drones. Danish authorities had already deployed a ring of police and military to protect the government district as the bloc’s heads of state and government gathered for a high-stakes discussion about how Europe will defend itself…
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U.S. Ends Cooperation with Europe on Countering Disinformation
Introduction In a significant shift in policy, the United States has decided to terminate its cooperation with European nations aimed at combating disinformation from hostile states. This decision has raised eyebrows and prompted discussions about the future of information integrity across the Atlantic. Background of the Initiative Last year, under the Biden administration, the U.S.…