The United States remains the Philippines’ oldest and only treaty ally. While the Marcos Jr. Administration has actively pursued a foreign and defense policy anchored in strengthening ties with other like-minded partners, its relationship with the United States remains central to the country’s overall defense posture.  Over the years, the alliance has made significant strides… Read More

On August 6, 2025, during the Jakarta Futures Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, the India-Philippines Track 2 Dialogue was held between Stratbase Institute and Observer Research Foundation (ORF).  The discussion commenced with opening remarks from Dr. Harsh Pant (Vice-President for Studies and Foreign Policy, ORF) and Dr. Jaime M. Jimenez (Deputy Executive Director for Research, Stratbase… Read More

As Chair of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Multi-Sector Governance Council (AFP-MSGC) Cybersecurity Committee, Prof. Dindo Manhit (President and CEO, Stratbase Institute) had the privilege of hosting a meeting at the Stratbase office alongside his AFP counterpart, BGEN Walter Icaro, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for C4ISTAR Systems (J6), AFP. They were also joined… Read More

On August 1, 2025, Stratbase again sponsored with civil society organizations another screening of Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea at Power Plant Mall.   This is part of our ongoing advocacy to stand with our courageous military and coast guard officers, as well as fisherfolk, who continue to face hostile actions for simply… Read More

As part of our continuing celebration of the 2016 Arbitral Award that started on July 11, the Stratbase Institute sponsored a special screening of the Philippine premiere of the award-winning documentary Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea directed by Ms. Baby Ruth Villarama and produced by Voyage Studios. The film captures the experiences… Read More

On July 21, 2025, Stratbase Institute Presidet and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit met with Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel, Director of Maritime Programs, Pacific Forum; Commodore Jay Tarriela, Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Coast Guard; and Commodore Nelson Timbang, Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Intelligence, Philippine Coast Guard. He was joined by Senior… Read More

Seated (L to R): H.E. Lai Thai Binh (Ambassador, Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines), H.E. MaryKay Carlson (Ambassador, Embassy of the United States in the Philippines), H.E. Shri Harsh Kumar Jain (Ambassador, Embassy of India in the Philippines), H.E. Lee Sang Hwa (Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines), H.E. Marie… Read More