Free and Open Indo-Pacific/FOIP
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Accelerate to maintain deterrence edge, experts say
FORUM Staff The message to 1,900 representatives from 15 nations across the Indo-Pacific came repeatedly during the largest-ever Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference in early March 2024: There…
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Hanoi, Manila to boost maritime domain awareness, South China Sea cooperation
Maria T. Reyes Recent steps by the Philippines and Vietnam to deepen cooperation could expand maritime domain awareness and help ensure a rules-based order in the South China Sea amid…
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Philippines upgrading South China Sea outposts amid sovereignty concerns
Maria T. Reyes The Philippines will upgrade its South China Sea military outposts, officials say, a move that comes as the Chinese coast guard continues to harass Armed Forces of…
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Survey of escapees indicates worsening quality of life in North Korea
Radio Free Asia A survey of more than 6,300 North Korean escapees paints a bleak picture of life in the isolated country: Food has grown scarcer amid a weakening economy…
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