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The latest Balikatan military exercises have begun in the Philippines
The latest international military exercises, Balikatan, began in the Philippines on April 20 and will last until May 8. In recent years, their very existence has become a significant development in the Southeast Asian subregion.
Upon the conclusion of the Freedom Shield exercises
On 19 March 2026, the armed forces of the Republic of Korea and the United States completed the annual spring exercises ‘Freedom Shield’, which, according to official statements, aim at ‘enhancing readiness to counter a full-scale attack from North Korea’.
Malaysia – a truly intellectual storm for ASEAN
Now that some time has passed, the moment for evaluation attempts has come: what did Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN chairmanship actually deliver for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations?
