Philippines
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Environmental Sabotage: The Cyanide Allegations at Second Thomas Shoal
The Transition from Maritime Harassment to “Ecological Siege” By April 2026, the long-standing dispute over the Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal) has transitioned from water cannon confrontations to accusations of…
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The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea
The war with Iran is not just reshaping the Middle East, but also exposing the limits of the U.S.-led security order. For allies like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines,…