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Ba Hamzah

Pearls and Irritations

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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