Category: IP-100
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Thailand–Cambodia Agree to 72-Hour Ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia have announced a ceasefire set to begin tomorrow — Thai PBS. The initial ceasefire period will last 72 hours. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? IP-100, Indo-Pacific Chief: Here’s the most up-to-date, factual and in-depth assessment of the Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire situation ahead of the planned 72-hour halt beginning tomorrow (December 27, 2025): 1️⃣…
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Australia, New Zealand Join NATO Arms Program for Ukraine
Australia and New Zealand join PURL program to supply weapons and equipment to Ukraine, – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? IP-100, Indo-Pacific Chief: Here is my up‑to‑date, in‑depth take on what it means that Australia and New Zealand have joined the NATO “Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List” (PURL)…
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Germany Steers Indo-Pacific
“We, the EU and Germany, want to strengthen our partnerships with #Asia. The Indo-Pacific is particularly important when it comes to boosting our economy & trade relations. We want to invest even more in our cooperation with Indo-Pacific states.” said German Foreign Minister at the EUIPMF. (Nov 21, 2025). What is your most updated and…
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U.S. Troops Anchor Luzon Strait Defense
The United States has stationed troops and anti-ship missiles in the Philippines amid near-continuous joint military exercises, aiming to seal off the Bashi Channel and prevent Chinese warships from entering the Pacific Ocean in the event of a Beijing-led assault on Taiwan. What is your most up-to-date and in depth assessment? IP-100, Indo-Pacific Chief: Here’s…
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Hanoi and Pyongyang Renew Ties with Strategic Cooperation Pact
North Korea and Vietnam signed several bilateral cooperation agreements on October 10, 2025, during a high-level visit by Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm to Pyongyang. The agreements span defense, foreign affairs, health, and media/information sharing. This marks a notable step in strengthening ties between the two socialist nations, coinciding with the 80th anniversary…