On May 21, 2025, Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was visited by Pacific Forum Young Leaders Program Director of Fellowships and Next-Gen Programs Mr. Jeff Otto at the Stratbase office. He was joined by Pacific Forum Young Leaders Ms. Dana Lee, Mr. Sang Huynh, Ms. Brin Isaac, Mr. Luigi Joble, Mr. Philip… Read More

The Indo-Pacific now stands at the forefront of geopolitics as new challenges arise on both regional and international fronts. Its strategic importance for trade, security, and political influence is now widely acknowledged, attracting like-minded states to forge partnerships within the region. Given this critical significance, the protection of a rules-based international order is an urgent… Read More

Stratbase Deputy Executive Director for Research and Advocacy, Dr. Jimmy Jimenez, Deputy Executive Director for Strategic Engagements, Ms. Joyce Reyes and Chief of Staff, Ms. Dana Dinsay, met with Mr. Matt Bailey, Senior Global Advisor, Cybersecurity and Digital Democracy, and Ms. Nicole Leaver, Digital Democracy Specialist from International Foundation for Electoral Systems at the Stratbase… Read More

Stratbase Institute, in partnership with Stanford University’s SeaLight project, hosted an online forum on May 6, 2025, entitled “Scarborough Shoal: Facing Facts and Exploring Options.”  In April 2012, a Philippine Navy surveillance plane spotted Chinese fishing vessels inside Scarborough Shoal. The BRP Gregorio del Pilar, a Philippine Navy frigate, was deployed to investigate and discovered… Read More

On April 23, 2025, the Stratbase Institute, in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in the Philippines, hosted a closed-door seminar entitled, “A Vision for NATO and the Indo-Pacific: Addressing Shared Challenges and Seizing Opportunities”. This was held at the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. The seminar coincided with the visit… Read More

Globally, the value of developing a blue economy has been widely recognized to achieve sustainable economic growth while ensuring the health of marine ecosystems. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, which calls for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources, underscores the need for a balanced approach in harnessing… Read More

The West Philippine Sea stands out as a vital waterway in the Indo-Pacific. As tensions continue to flare, exacerbated by the rise in the number of foreign vessels in the area and illegal activities among others, the region’s future depends on constructive dialogue, multilayered cooperation, and adherence to international law.   For the Philippines, the West… Read More