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Through the Tempest: The Philippines’ Defense Posture in Troubled Waters

emactaggart — Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 13:59

Domestic challenges threaten to derail the military’s efforts to upgrade its capabilities and reorient itself toward new strategic priorities.

On The Horizon: October 2024-March 2025

tfuertes — Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 12:12

This edition of On the Horizon includes entries on Myanmar, the South China Sea, Sudan and Yemen, sounding the alarm about conflicts and crises that may emerge or escalate in the next three to six months. It identifies key actors and dates to watch in support of global conflict prevention efforts.

Philippines: Calming Tensions in the South China Sea

sbuengener — Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 08:00

Tensions between China and the Philippines are increasing the risk of armed conflict in the South China Sea. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2024 – Spring Update, Crisis Group looks at how the EU can support regional diplomacy to mitigate maritime disputes.

South China Sea: The World’s Most Treacherous Waters?

hschaub — Friday, May 17, 2024 - 17:04

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s experts Amanda Hsiao and Georgi Engelbrecht about rising tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea and the risks of maritime incidents sucking in the U.S., a Philippines ally.

Stirring up the South China Sea (IV): Oil in Troubled Waters

mdewaegenaere — Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 12:59

The race for hydrocarbon reserves in the South China Sea is aggravating conflicting territorial claims. The regional players need cooperation, yet have increasingly open confrontations at sea. For peaceful joint energy development, all parties need to stop acting unilaterally and do more to understand the others’ goals and limitations.

南海翻波（四）：多事海域的油气资源

mdewaegenaere — 星期二, 一月 26, 2016 - 12:59

南海翻波（三）：稍纵即逝的降温契机

mdewaegenaere — 星期四, 五月 7, 2015 - 18:54

Stirring up the South China Sea (III): A Fleeting Opportunity for Calm

mdewaegenaere — Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 18:54

The South China Sea is the cockpit of geopolitics in East Asia, and growing tensions pose a serious threat to stability in the region. China and ASEAN must take advantage of the currently favourable environment to establish new codes of crisis management, especially at sea, to withstand any new conflicts.

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