Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in Beijing this week, signifying their shared vision for a new international order that is not dominated by the United States and its democratic allies. This meeting is taking place amidst global geopolitical tensions, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israeli conflict with Hamas threatening stability …

The interception of a Canadian military plane by Chinese fighter jets over international waters has been deemed unacceptable, dangerous, and reckless by Canada’s Defence Minister, Bill Blair.   The incident occurred on Monday when a Chinese jet reportedly approached within five meters of a Canadian surveillance plane involved in a U.N. operation to enforce sanctions against North Korea. This occurred …

The current attention of the world may be focused on the Middle East, but that does not mean that other conflicts are not occurring, especially in the South China Sea. In recent months, political observers in the region have been particularly concerned about the escalating tensions between disputing countries in the South China Sea, especially China and the Philippines. The …

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is hosting a high-profile forum in Beijing this week, gathering world leaders from over 140 countries, including those from the Middle East and many Global South nations. The forum marks a significant milestone for Xi, as it coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the launch of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has been hailed …

A recent incident in the West Philippine Sea involving the Philippine Navy and China Navy has raised concerns about maritime safety. According to reports, a Chinese Navy vessel conducted “dangerous maneuvers” off Pag-asa Island, prompting the Philippine Navy vessel, BRP Benguet, to issue consecutive radio challenges to China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy Ship 621 (PLAN 621). The Chinese vessel was …

The US Department of Defense has ordered the deployment of an additional aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean. This move is believed to be aimed at preventing further escalation between Israel and Hamas. Defense Secretary Austin announced in a statement on the 14th that he had ordered the deployment of a carrier strike group, focused on the USS …

China’s recently released white paper emphasizes the importance of a shared future and acknowledges the positive results of joint efforts with other claimants in the South China Sea to ensure peace and stability in the region. In line with this, China has accepted Indonesia’s proposal, as the ASEAN chair, to accelerate the negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in …

The upcoming meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping is expected to be significant, as both sides will bring their wish lists to the table. This meeting comes amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which adds a shadow of tension to the proceedings. Both leaders have various issues they hope to address and discuss during their talks. According to sources, the …

The tension between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea has been a cause for concern among many observers. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed surprise at China’s actions, stating that he believed the Philippines was a friend of China. China has been rapidly building up its naval fleet, expanding from a green-water navy to a blue-water navy …

A senior Filipino diplomat, Teodoro Locsin Jr., recently joined a coast guard trip to the disputed South China Sea. During the trip, Locsin witnessed Beijing’s ships block and nearly collide with Philippine vessels, including one that he was on. This incident took place on October 10th, when Locsin was on one of two Philippine coast guard vessels escorting two Philippine …

A US Navy surveillance aircraft flew through international airspace over the Taiwan Strait on the 12th, according to information from the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet. The flight is said to be in accordance with international law and demonstrates the US’s commitment to maintaining freedom and openness in the Indo-Pacific region. However, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation …

The United States’ Strategic Coordinator and Public Affairs Officer, Kirby, stated that they are currently in discussions with Israel and Egypt regarding the possibility of establishing a humanitarian corridor to ensure the safety of civilians and to provide access for the Palestinian people to humanitarian aid. However, he could not provide specific information about the route at this time. The …

The situation in Israel and Gaza is extremely distressing. Israel has intensified its offensive in Gaza after an attack by Hamas militants over the weekend. The details of the attack are horrifying, with reports of militants crossing the heavily fortified border into Israel, raiding homes, and taking hostages. This has resulted in the deaths of at least 1,200 people and …

When Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Beijing in June, China pledged to contribute “Chinese wisdom, Chinese strength” to resolve the long-standing conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. This commitment was seen as part of China’s ambition to expand its diplomatic influence in the Middle East, traditionally dominated by the United States. However, China’s response to the recent outbreak of war …

China’s coastguard says it drove away a Philippine navy gunboat near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Tuesday. The coastguard said the ship had ignored verbal warnings so it had followed and monitored the vessel before forcing it to leave the area, where China claims sovereignty. “The operations at the scene were professional, standard and legitimate,” …