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Ba Hamzah

Pearls and Irritations

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Trump’s unilateral tariffs have pushed ASEAN closer to China

04.05.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Ba Hamzah

Xi pushes for fair trade after Trump tariffs land

16.04.2025 8

Pearls and Irritations

Ba Hamzah

The fate of US allies hangs in the balance under Trump 2.0

03.03.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Ba Hamzah

President Prabowo’s plan for joint development with China hits a snag

A non- prejudicial clause can end internal bickering. President Prabowo Subianto’s proposal for a joint development project in the South China Sea...

10.12.2024 3

Pearls and Irritations

Ba Hamzah

Philippines maritime legislation does not impede freedom of navigation and overflight over the archipelago

The Philippines enacted two enabling legislation on 8 November 2024. Known as Republic Act (RA) 12064 or the Philippine Maritime Zones Act; and...

26.11.2024 4

Pearls and Irritations

Ba Hamzah

A complex, fluid dispute in South China Sea

Amidst the spat with Beijing over safety of its troops on Sierra Madre at the Second Thomas Shoal, the Philippines is becoming increasingly...

02.08.2024 3

Pearls and Irritations

Ba Hamzah