Tag: Maritime Security
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PIMEC 2025: Kickoff Highlighting Pakistan’s Blue Economy Potential
Introduction: PIMEC 2025 Opens with a Strategic Focus on the Blue Economy The curtain raiser for Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC 25) set the stage for a high-stakes dialogue on Pakistan’s blue economy. Held at the Karachi Expo Centre, the launch event underscored the country’s ambitions to leverage its strategic coastal position…
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Top Senators Demand Pentagon Transparency on Trump-Era Boat Strikes
Background: Senators Call for Clarity on Military Strikes The leading Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee are escalating pressure on the Pentagon to share critical information about strikes conducted against marine vessels during the Trump administration. In recent weeks, the committee has argued that the executive branch has withheld key intelligence and…
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Philippines Reaffirms Southeast Asian Security Commitment at 19th ADMM in Kuala Lumpur
Philippines Reaffirms Regional Security Commitment at ADMM 19 The Philippines reinforced its commitment to Southeast Asian security and regional prosperity as Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led a high-level delegation to the 19th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Held amid ongoing regional security challenges, the gathering emphasized collective action and mutual…
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PH vows commitment to regional security as ASEAN defense chiefs meet
PH reiterates commitment to Southeast Asia’s security The Philippines has reaffirmed its dedication to regional security and prosperity as it participates in the 19th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Speaking during the gathering, Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. underscored Manila’s ongoing role in advancing a stable and prosperous…
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Ties Never Been Stronger: US and India Sign a Ten-Year Defence Framework
A Turning Point in the US-India Security Partnership The United States has signed a landmark ten-year defence framework with India, signaling a long-term commitment to shaping regional security in the Indo-Pacific. The agreement comes as Washington and New Delhi push to formalize a strategic alignment that has grown through annual exercises, intelligence sharing, and expanded…
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US Navy Detains Two Survivors After Caribbean Drug-Boat Strike
Overview of the Incident A U.S. Navy vessel is holding two survivors following a Thursday strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The operation marks another chapter in Washington’s ongoing campaign against narcotics trafficking in the region but is notable for the fact that,…
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US Emerges as Philippines’ Strongest Ally in WPS Tensions
Surge in Support for the United States as Manila’s Key Partner A recent nationwide survey conducted for the We Protect Our Seas Foundation reveals that a commanding 77% of Filipinos view the United States as the best country to assist the Philippines in addressing Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Pulse Asia…
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Filipinos Rally Behind WPS Transparency: Pulse Asia Survey Shows Broad Support for Public Exposure of China’s Actions
Massive Public Support for West Philippine Sea Transparency Policy A new Pulse Asia survey, commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, reveals strong public demand in the Philippines for continued transparency regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and China’s coercive actions against Filipino vessels and fishermen. Conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, the…
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US Emerges as Philippines’ Strongest Ally Against China in WPS, Survey Shows
Overview: US Tops Filipinos’ Security Priorities in the WPS In a nationwide pulse of opinion, a substantial majority of Filipinos identify the United States as the most capable ally to help the Philippines counter Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The We Protect Our Seas Foundation commissioned the Pulse Asia survey, conducted from…
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WPS Transparency Policy Gains Broad Support as Pulse Asia Findings Highlight Public Backing
Overview: A Clear Public Call for Transparency in the West Philippine Sea A new Pulse Asia survey, commissioned by the We Protect Our Seas Foundation, reveals strong public support for a continued transparency policy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, the nationwide study shows that 94% of Filipinos…