The Philippines — long a supplier of raw mineral-rich soil — is finding itself in the crosshairs of a brewing U.S.-China struggle over the rare earths that power modern technology and weapons systems. The shift came into focus on July 10 in Kuala Lumpur, when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Philippine counterpart […]

If war breaks out in the Taiwan Strait, who stands with whom? Long debated in policy circles and military simulations, this question is no longer theoretical. With tensions escalating across the Indo-Pacific, the prospect of conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan has become an urgent test for regional alliances. Australia is often […]

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, the world is watching closely, especially in terms of his unconventional leadership style and its geopolitical ramifications. While many in Europe may dread a Trump presidency, nations in Asia could find themselves in a surprisingly advantageous position. His transactional approach to politics—shaped […]