The Stratbase Brief is a monthly analysis of issues beyond the news cycle. It provides critical context for understanding the various issues and developments shaping the Philippine political, economic, and business environment. This month’s Stratbase Brief features insights from Stratbase Non-Resident Fellow Dr. Benjamin Blandin. Dr. Blandin is a French political scientist and maritime security… Read More

Stratbase Institute served as a partner of Team Sweden—composed of the Embassy of Sweden in the Philippines and Business Sweden Manila—for the “Triple Helix Seminar: Advancing Innovation through Government, Industry and Academia,” held at the Manila Polo Club. Drawing on Sweden’s experience, the seminar explored how collaboration among government, industry and academia can advance innovation,… Read More

Stratbase Institute is proud to have co-organized the 2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) on 11 November 2026 in Manila. Bringing together leaders from business, government, civil society, and philanthropy, the Summit explored how ASEAN can turn volatility into opportunity through financial… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit was invited to speak at the Korea–ASEAN Forum 2026, themed “The Future of the Korea–ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Peace on the Korean Peninsula,” held on 6 November 2026 in Singapore. Speaking during the session on “Korea–ASEAN Cooperation for Peace on the Korean Peninsula,” Prof.… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit delivered a geopolitical briefing for ICTSI, Manila Water, Bloomberry, and Apex Mining, examining how an increasingly fragmented global landscape is shaping the Philippine business and investment environment. The discussion covered regional security developments, supply chain resilience, and opportunities under the Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica. Emphasizing… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit set the tone for the panel discussion on “The AI Moment: Investing for Opportunity, Managing Risk, and Building Readiness for the Philippines” at the SharePHIL Annual General Membership Meeting held at Dusit Thani Manila. In his opening presentation, Prof. Manhit discussed how geopolitical developments are… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit delivered a lecture today on the “Overview of the Conduct of 21st Century Philippine Statecraft” at the National Defense College of the Philippines. The lecture formed part of the Master in National Security Administration Program, Regular Course 62. Prof. Manhit discussed Philippine public perceptions of… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit joined the Mining Philippines 2026 Conference as a speaker at Conrad Manila. There, he shared his insights on the growing geopolitical competition over critical minerals and its implications for the Philippines’ economic and national security. With the theme ”From Global Trend to National Strategy: Developing the… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, convened “Beyond El Niño: Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems” in Quezon City, bringing together government representatives, agricultural experts, and business leaders to discuss strengthening Philippine food security through innovation. In his opening remarks, Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Philippines, convened the forum “Deterrence and Alliances in the Indo-Pacific and Europe: Lessons from Two Strategic Theatres” at Makati Diamond Residences. The forum reaffirmed the importance of sustained dialogue and practical cooperation between Europe and the Indo-Pacific in upholding a rules-based international order grounded in international… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit held a private briefing for Dr. Peter Fischer-Bollin, Head of the Analysis and Consulting Division of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Germany. Joining the private lunch meeting was Dr. Daniela Braun, KAS Philippines Country Head. Prof. Manhit shared insights on the current political landscape and socioeconomic… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, in partnership with the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) convened a virtual roundtable discussion. The event brought together experts from Stratbase Institute and CNA, where they examined how recent U.S. policy and security developments are being interpreted in the Philippines, their implications for Philippine defense planning and alliance confidence, and the future… Read More