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Though Moon’s efforts toward securing inter-Korean peace have received the most publicity, the New Southern Policy to advance ties with India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has arguably sustained more momentum than any of the administration’s other flagship foreign policy initiatives.

The People’s Republic of China seems to have suddenly upped its ante not just against Taiwan but also against India. Such has been Chinese military aircraft’s incursion into Taiwan’s air defence zone that there is serious concern about the possibility of a conflict between the two countries, if not for the annexation of Taiwan by […]

Taiwan has bravely confronted China for over 70 years. Such unique experiences trained Taiwanese people to know Chinese leaders’ thinking and ambition better than anyone else in the world. TAIPEI: China’s expansionism with its accumulating military strength and toughening posture is an alarming signal to the world. By conducting sand-filling-for-land and salami-cutting tactics, China has […]

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Source: Getty Summary:  For a president who was determined to break the mold in South-North relations and to support the normalization of U.S.-North Korea ties, Moon seems poised to leave office with his biggest foreign policy mark on the reinvigoration of the Seoul-Washington alliance. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Summary Since South Korean President Moon Jae-in entered office in May 2017, he sp...

According to the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, Vietnam is strengthening its maritime militia. Though the figures appear to be exaggerated, Vietnam’s action is propelled by the escalating Chinese aggressive activities. In fact,...

It was on the intervening night of June 15-16 last year that Colonel Santosh Babu, the unassuming Commanding Officer of 16 Bihar Regiment, and 19 of his men sacrificed their lives in the Galwan valley

This union of The Quad was initiated in 2004 for humanitarian reasons, scrapped in 2007, and then revived in 2017 for seemingly more military than economic reasons to keep China in check.

Published May 21, 2021, 9:00 PM Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri, Seth Fedelin, and Andrea Brillantes’ new digital anthology series “Click, Like, Share,” which highlights the need for social media responsibility, will premiere worldwide this June 5 on KTX.ph, iWantTFC, and TFC IPTV. Viewers can get access to all four episodes plus bonus features when they buy a season pass on KTX.ph (P299), iWantTFC (P299 in the Philippines or US$5.99 outside the Philippines), or TFC IPTV (US$5.99). Ticket buy...

Moon and Biden are looking for very different results from the upcoming summit. By May 17, 2021 Advertisement South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden will meet on May 21 in Washington. This will be the second summit of Biden’s presidency, following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in April. Biden’s decision to prioritize these two allies shows the importance he affords the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy. But he presumably regards South Korea as a we...

The comments from the Chinese ambassador show Beijing’s insecurities on the issue. By May 18, 2021 Advertisement China has been deeply concerned over the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), an informal strategic alliance involving the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. Beijing’s trepidation over the expansion of this U.S.-led grouping was reflected in the recent statements of the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, Li Jimming. Li, while interacting with the members of the Diplom...