The Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies (Stratbase Institute) is an independent, international research organization dedicated to advancing strategic insights and policy solutions to address the complex challenges facing the Philippines and the broader Indo-Pacific region. With a focus on fostering collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based analysis, the Institute serves as a thought leader in shaping national, regional, and global policy landscapes.

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Thinking Beyond Politics

Representatives from the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI) paid a courtesy visit to Stratbase Institute President Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit. He was joined by Stratbase Deputy Managing Director Mr. Orlando Oxales, Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay, Program and Research Manager for Clean Energy Transition and Energy Security Ms. Linar Orbista, and Senior Program and Research Associate… Read More

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The Stratbase Institute, in partnership with Konrad-Adenaeur-Stiftung Philippines, held a closed-door discussion entitled “Chinese Cyber Capabilities in Focus: Strategic Insights for a Changing Security Landscape,” as part of its Manila Calling Discussion Series at the Manila House Private Club, Taguig City.   Held under the Chatham House Rule, the forum convened representatives from government, the military, academia, the… Read More

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Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited to be a speaker during the Strategic Planning of Likhaan’s Board of Trustees in Somerset Makati. Likhaan is a non-government organization that aims to achieve health and equality, particularly of women and poor and disadvantaged groups.   For his talk, he spoke on the national economic and political situation, particularly on… Read More

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Stratbase Institute, together with SIGNAL Group and the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) of the University of Tokyo, organized an Israel-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Dialogue. The dialogue brought together representatives from the three countries to explore shared strategic outlooks and pathways for deeper trilateral cooperation.   Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit served as moderator… Read More

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Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit met with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea H.E. Lee Sanghwa, with Ms. Dana Dinsay, Chief of Staff of the Stratbase Group.  They discussed the Korea-Philippines bilateral relationship reaching its peak following the March state visit of President Lee Jae Myung. They also discussed the increasing cooperation in the defense sector, Korea’s… Read More

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Stratbase President Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit visited the Systems Engineering and Modernization Office of the Armed Forces of the Philippines upon the invitation of its Chief, MGen. Ivan Papera, for a further discussion on the Philippines’ military modernization efforts. MGen. Papera was joined by his Deputy Chief, Col. Arnold Dy, and Executive Officer, Col. Raquel Vilchez.  Stratbase remains committed to… Read More

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Stratbase Group Founder and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit, along with the Stratbase team joined by Stratbase Group Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay and Stratbase Institute Program and Research Manager for Defense and Security Ms. Linar Orbista, conducted a courtesy call to LTGEN Ferdinand Barandon PA, Commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Intelligence Command (AIC) at Camp Aguinaldo.  LTGEN… Read More

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Stratbase Group Founder and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited by LTGEN Arvin Lagamon, Commander of the Civil-Military Operations Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, to be the Guest of Honor and Speaker at the Closing Ceremony of the Strategic Civil-Military Operations Officers Online Course at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The Strategic Civil-Military Operations… Read More

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In partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Philippines, the Stratbase Institute organized a forum entitled “Building Credible Deterrence Through a Multi-Domain Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization,” at the Manila Polo Club, Makati City. The forum brought together representatives from the government, military, academe, private sector, and diplomatic community for a discussion on strengthening the country’s… Read More

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The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s Leadership Network visited the Stratbase office to meet with Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit to learn more about the Institute’s work and impact as the leading think tank in the Philippines.  Discussions between Prof. Manhit and the young emerging leaders from New Zealand talked about governance issues, the economic landscape in the Philippines,… Read More

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Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited to a private roundtable discussion, alongside Philippine and Canadian private sector partners of the Embassy of Canada, to meet with the Canadian Minister of International Trade the Honourable Maninder Sidhu. Minister Sidhu was also the National Campaign Co-Chair for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.  Their discussions revolved around… Read More

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Stratbase Institute President Prof. Dindo Manhit participated and spoke in a virtual Track 1.5 workshop organized by the US-based think tank Atlantic Council on the potential threat and implications of a limited nuclear attack by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The workshop gathered experts from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, and… Read More

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