Strengthening Strategic Ties: Enhancing Cooperation between the Philippines and Ukraine   

The Philippines and Ukraine are united by shared experiences as resilient nations confronting complex regional security challenges. Both countries face challenges to their territorial integrity and sovereignty and rely on strong national resolve, multilateral diplomacy, and a rules-based international order to protect their interests.  With over 32 years of diplomatic relations, the Philippines and Ukraine… Read More

3rd Quarter Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) for 2025 

As Chairman of the Cybersecurity Committee and member of the Strategic Communications Committee of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC), Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit attended the 3rd Quarter AFP MSGC meeting at the People’s Center Conference Room, House of Representatives.  During the meeting, he presented the… Read More

Navigating Asymmetric Threats: Cross-Regional Strategies for Europe and the Indo-Pacific  

In both Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, traditional and grey zone security challenges are becoming increasingly pronounced. Military build-ups are accelerating, dual-use technologies are heightening unpredictability, and economic and legal instruments are being used to blur the lines between war and peace.  Notably, these regions are flashpoints for ongoing crises: the war in Ukraine and… Read More

Speaking Engagement with the Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy Management of the Armed Forces of the Philippines 

On September 17, 2025, Stratbase Institute President Prof. Manhit was invited by the Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy Management of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to serve as a critic for a Strategic Foresight Training with the theme “Reviving Strategic Foresight Capacity: A Futures Thinking Workshop for Philippine Security Planning (2025–2046)” at Camp… Read More

Stratbase Institute President Prof. Dindo Manhit Meeting with H.E. Lee Sang-hwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines

On September 11, 2025, Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit had an insightful discussion over lunch with H.E. Lee Sang-hwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines.  They spoke about recent political developments in the Philippines, as well as preparations for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, which… Read More

Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Conference: “Building Resilient Economies Through Market-Driven Investment” 

Stratbase Group Deputy Managing Director Orlando O. Oxales joined global experts in Washington, D.C. for the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) conference on “Building Resilient Economies Through Market-Driven Investment.” He shared the Philippine perspective during the panel discussion on Tools for Transparency & Investment Screening, alongside Mr. Zoran Nechev (Head of the Center for… Read More