Image Source: Unsplash Small, strategically located countries like Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, can play an outsized role in shaping international affairs and alliances. A country strategically located between Indonesia and Australia, which gained independence from the former in 2002, can be a valuable partner in maintaining Indo-Pacific security. As the People’s Republic of … Continue reading Can a Tiny Country Make a Difference in the Indo-Pacific?
Author: Keven Hernandez
“Bongbong” and China
Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos “Bongbong” Jr. Photo Credit: Rappler Marcos “Bongbong” Jr. is bound to win the Philippines’ presidential election on May 9. In the latest polling, 56% of the electorate prefers his candidacy. Through evasion of media scrutiny, a sophisticated public relations campaign, and heavy doses of social media misinformation, Marcos has been … Continue reading “Bongbong” and China