The Stratbase team participates at the Roundtable Discussion of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea    

The Stratbase team, led by Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit, participated in a closed-door roundtable discussion hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea entitled, “Strengthening Security and Economic Ties between the United States, Republic of Korea, and the Philippines.” This was held at the Grand Hyatt in BGC, Taguig City.… Read More

France and the Philippines: Promoting a Sustainable and Inclusive Maritime Governance in the Indo-Pacific    

The Indo-Pacific is a strategic maritime space, home to crucial sea lanes, rich biodiversity, and a growing blue economy. Yet it faces increasingly complex and interconnected challenges—from overfishing and plastic pollution to the necessity of ensuring freedom of navigation—making the call for stronger maritime governance more urgent than ever.  Sustainable governance of these waters requires… Read More

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