The Philippines proudly ranked 65th in the 2026 Atlas of Impunity, high-fiving itself for staying competitive in the regional “nothing ever happens to anyone” league while trailing only the true professionals of chaos. Officials celebrated…
The Absence of Jury Systems in ASEAN Nations and the Case for Selective Reintroduction in Contemporary Democracies
A tiny percentage of vocal elites in the region who have become Pro-China are clamoring for separation from the United States. Complete cessation of American military activities in the ASEAN theater – closing access to…
South China Sea tensions, gray-zone tactics, and the perennial question of whose little blue boats are really just fishing. Over the past five years, an unexpected wildcard has emerged — the “3rd Threat Element.”, aka.…
Forget the nonstop “Trump, Trump, Trump!!” screams and click-baiting in America; Southeast Asia also knows how to produce good political theater. Lately the region’s ancient gods and goddesses appear to have grown bored with the…
In the contested gray-zone areas of the West Philippine Sea (WPS), where Chinese Coast Guard vessels, maritime militia, and PLAN units have repeatedly harassed Philippine fisherfolk, Coast Guard patrols, Navy missions, and outposts at Pag-Asa…
The Chinese embassy’s latest statements on West Philippine Sea incidents was a classic case of “taking the piss”, a British slang term that means “making fun of” – feigned, performative outrage while their ships harass…
As global companies seek cost efficiencies and digital transformation in remote B2B services and customer support, Southeast Asian nations are intensifying competition for a slice of the multi-billion-dollar outsourcing pie. The Philippines has long dominated…
ASEAN comprises a politically diverse bloc of ten member states. Democracy levels vary widely, shaped by historical legacies of colonialism, authoritarian rule, ethnic diversity, and economic priorities. Using indices like the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)…
Former U.S. Mayor Pleads Guilty to “Just Being a Very Enthusiastic Fan of Beijing”.
Chinese Communist Party propaganda, influence and infiltration is ubiquitous, worldwide. One of the most egregious examples of how far Beijing is…
