China’s Missile Test Sparks Regional Concerns China conducted a ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean, with a submarine-launched “strategic missile” landing in a designated target zone, according to state media outlet Xinhua. The test, confirmed by Australia’s Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles, has raised alarms among Pacific nations, particularly following a recent military alliance … Read more
Years of consistent disaster-preparedness drills in the Philippines are credited with mitigating the casualty toll following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Sarangani province. While the seismic event resulted in 46 deaths and 38 people remaining missing, officials from the Office of Civil Defence report that early education and organized response protocols prevented a … Read more
The Doctrine of “Armed Conflict” at Sea: A Paradigm Shift For decades, the fight against international drug trafficking was treated primarily as a law enforcement challenge. It was about boarding vessels, seizing cargo, and making arrests. However, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how the United States approaches the maritime drug trade. The recent … Read more
The Warming Blue: Why Great White Sharks are Redefining Southern California’s Coastlines For decades, the arrival of Great White sharks in Southern California followed a predictable seasonal rhythm. But the ocean is rewriting the rulebook. As marine heatwaves become more frequent and intense, the “sharky summer” is no longer a fluke—It’s becoming a trend. View … Read more