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Philippines security watch provides updates and commentary on relevant issues affecting regional stability.

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Cornerstone’s clients comprise of industry leaders with significant stake in the stability in the Philippines. This blog will provide analysis on three key issues impacting security in the Philippines: Trans-regional Terrorism, South China Sea Disputes, Socio-economic Issues.

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  • Belt and Road to Bankruptcy
    The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) presented an ambitious plan to link Asia and Europe through infrastructure, gaining the buy-in of many countries. However, it soon became apparent that the loans associated with BRI led to debt traps for borrowing countries, strategically benefiting China. Critics dismissing debt trap diplomacy as a myth fail to acknowledge the control and gains China secures through these initiatives.
  • Chinese Weaponization of Global Trade
    It appears that while conflicts are erupting across the globe, one hotspot remains after all of the dust settles – Taiwan. It is arguable that we will see a degree of resolution in the middle-east and even in Europe, it seems there are slivers of hope that a compromise can be reached in conflicts inContinue reading “Chinese Weaponization of Global Trade”
  • Manila Retracts Termination of VFA
    On July 29, 2021, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held meetings with Senior Philippine Officials about geopolitical concerns in the region. Immediately following these talks, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte issued a statement that effectively retracts a termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), which had been in place for the past 70 years. Old Friends,Continue reading “Manila Retracts Termination of VFA”
  • The Wuhan Nexus: Part III – The Genome
    The COVID-19 GENOME In September 14, 2020, research paper was published by the Rule of Law Society and the Rule of Law Foundation, titled “Unusual Features of the SARS-CoV-2 Genome Suggesting Sophisticated Laboratory Modification Rather Than Natural Evolution and Delineation of Its Probable Synthetic Route.” The title itself sums up the findings of this publication.Continue reading “The Wuhan Nexus: Part III – The Genome”

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