Author name: BalangAI Strategic Security Institute

Connected at Sea: The Philippines’ Archipelagic Defense Explained

BalangAI Strategic Security Institute / December 20, 2025

The Philippines is not just a group of islands — it is a nation connected by the sea. The Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept protects those connections, ensuring sovereignty, stability, and everyday life can function without disruption.

Strategy & Futures

Connected Security: Why the Philippines Matters

BalangAI Strategic Security Institute / December 19, 2025

Security in today’s Indo-Pacific is no longer defined by who has the biggest military or the loudest alliances. It is increasingly shaped by how countries connect—how they align interests, link capabilities, and coordinate actions across borders, institutions, and domains.