Why China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia seeks new weapons suppliers
South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts say China has been a major arms supplier to Southeast Asia, but ...
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The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security
During the pre- and colonial era, the Sea People were not passive victims but active naval forces – strengthening and defending local monarchies (sultanates and kingdoms) in the Sulu Archipelago, ...
China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the ...
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China in the Indo-Pacific: January 2025
This month, a spy scandal in the Philippines and Myanmar’s civil war highlighted China’s controversial involvement in the ...