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The organization’s centrality for Southeast Asian states seems to pale in comparison to extra-regional ties, which continue to carry greater weight in both material capacity and strategic intent. https://lnkd.in/gRUgAbzW

Securing ASEAN's digital frontier requires effort on collaboration to tackle growing cyberthreats. By bridging gaps in cybersecurity readiness, fostering capacity-building, and strengthening infrastructure, ASEAN aims for a resilient, secure digital future for all member states. Read the full article here:

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT) offers a framework to phase out fossil fuels, boost renewables, and complement ASEAN’s climate goals like APAEC and net-zero pledges. Overcoming policy gaps, subsidies, and infrastructure challenges is key to aligning ASEAN’s energy transition with the FFNPT for sustainable growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjbPWEMb

The BrahMos missiles undisputedly bolster defense effectively, but their high acquisition, maintenance costs, and diplomatic intricacies pose significant challenges for integration into the Philippines’ defense infrastructure. Read the full article here:

For the #Philippines, water serves as a unifying force—politically, culturally, and economically—connecting its diverse regions and communities. 🌊🇵🇭 The signing of Republic Act No. 12064, or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, is not only a monumental step towards further securing the country’s maritime domain and advancing national interest but also ensures the long-term sustainability of marine resources essential to the country’s food security and economic growth. https://lnkd.in/gwiD3CxB

With another tropical typhoon again hitting the Philippines as one of the world’s most disaster-prone nations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) is more crucial than ever. By adopting global best practices, like the EU's civilian-military coordination, it will strengthen the nation's disaster response and resilience. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gb4WApXf

While the Philippines has consistently upheld its One China Policy as defined in the 1975 Joint Communique with the PRC, Beijing’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea contradict the principles of mutual respect, sovereignty, and territorial integrity outlined in the same agreement. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g3_MBAsB

With the Philippines ranking as the third largest global polluter of ocean plastics, this policy brief evaluates the implementation of Extended Producers' Responsibility Law, highlighting challenges and opportunities to enhance its role in advancing sustainability and fostering a circular economy. https://lnkd.in/gVxZN6gC

FACTS Asia, in collaboration with Miriam College, organized a discussion entitled "Strategic Considerations of Middle Powers: Lessons for India and Philippines" on 21 November 2024. The discussion featured the expertise and insights of Mr. Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury, a David Rockefeller and Pacific Forum Vasey Fellow. As tensions in the region continue to rise, the event offered a timely forum to exchange and discuss potential areas for cooperation and to identify pragmatic solutions to poignant issues in the Indo-Pacific region. https://lnkd.in/gXJmhAPW

Dr. Tetiana Schipper, DBA, M.Sc. writes that the Global South can improve #cyber resilience by enhancing local #cybersecurity, leveraging international partnerships for knowledge transfer, and adopting emerging technologies cautiously, balancing security with privacy and democratic rights. https://lnkd.in/gQ5FaSns