Naval, 08, Philippines

How Vietnamese Commandoes 'Sank' an Old Navy 'Aircraft Carrier'

Summary and Key Points: The USS Card (ACV-11), a Bogue-class escort carrier from World War II, is the only major U.S. vessel sunk by enemy action during the Vietnam War. -Originally a flagship in the Atlantic during WWII, the Card was reactivated in 1958 as t…

2024-08-25 23:14

New collision of Chinese, Philippine vessels near flashpoint shoal

China’s coast guard said it rescued Filipino “personnel” who fell overboard Sunday after a Philippine vessel collided with one of its ships near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines slammed China’s claims as “completely unfounded”. The two…

2024-08-25 17:34

The Chokepoint: A Ubiquitous and Powerful Tool for Strategic Analysis

The chokepoint concept with a lot of maps and many examples

2024-08-25 21:20

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite efforts to rebuild trust

MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) -The Philippines and China clashed in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Sunday over what Manila said was a resupply mission ...

2024-08-25 10:33

Will German warships pass through the Taiwan Strait?

As geopolitical tensions over the Taiwan Strait persist, Berlin remains tight-lipped over whether it will send warships into the disputed trade route as part of a major Indo-Pacific naval deployment.

2024-08-24 19:53

Biden’s foreign policy record being changed to promote Harris

The great James Burnham in The Machiavellians distinguished between the “formal” and “real” meaning of political rhetoric. The formal meaning of such rhetoric, Burnham wrote, helps to disguise the real meaning. The American foreign policy establishment has be…

2024-08-24 16:51

P-38 Lightning: It Might Be the Best Fighter of World War II

Summary and Key Points: The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the first aircraft produced by Skunk Works under Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, played a pivotal role in World War II. Some experts declare it the best fighter of World War II.  -Introduced in 1941, this twin-bo…

2024-08-24 14:48

‘Cultural icon for the ages’: UP bestows highest alumni award on Eraserheads

It was a nostalgic moment for the members of the legendary rock band Eraserheads when they were conferred the Gawad Oblation Medal for their remarkable contributions to their alma mater, the University of the Philippines (UP), and the country’s music scene.

2024-08-24 01:20

Hamas slams Israeli 'refusal' of Gaza deal over border troops

A Hamas official on Friday accused Israel's prime minister of refusing to agree to a final truce accord for Gaza, where the presence of Israeli troops on the Egyptian border remained a major sticking point.

2024-08-23 12:43

Hamas official slams Israeli 'refusal' of Gaza deal over border troops

Egypt with fellow mediators Qatar and the United States have for months tried to reach a deal to end more than 10 months of war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in Gaza. Top US diplomat Antony Blinken visited the region this week to …

2024-08-23 12:31