Knowledge News This article explores the evolving landscape of global governance, focusing on influential informal international groups like the G7, G20, BRICS, ASEAN, QUAD, and Five Eyes. These groups influence developing nations, and the challenges and opportunities they present are examined, highlighting the complexities of navigating an increasingly interdependent world. … Source … Read more
The Philippines will once again receive Japan’s Official Security Assistance, marking the third consecutive year of such support. In 2024, Tokyo pledged coastal radar systems and patrol boats to the Philippines and speed boats to Indonesia under the government-to-government scheme. Yet as Tokyo’s Indo-Pacific ambitions grow, a critical question emerges: Can OSA expand beyond … Read more
The rivalry between the US and China is labelled as the 21st century “Cold War” due to its complicated nature, ideological discordance, technology competition, and regional power struggle, especially in the Indo-Pacific. Unlike the Cold War that happened in the 20th century, this dispute is not mainly about military dominance but further centres on competing … Read more