Don Gill
Contributor at The Diplomat Magazine
Filipino Geopolitical Analyst/ Lecturer, Department of International Studies @DLSUManila / Indo-Pacific Research Fellow @AsiaPacificFdn
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1 month ago |
thinkchina.sg | Don McLain GillLecturer |De La Salle |Don Gill |Chow Yian Ping
On 24 April, China’s state-run Global Times reported that the China Coast Guard (CCG) exercised “sovereign jurisdiction” in mid-April by seizing Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea or what Manila calls the part of the South China Sea encompassing its lawful 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). China’s state broadcaster CCTV also released photos of four CCG members posing with the Chinese flag on the sandbar, which the news channel described as a “vow of sovereignty”. ...
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1 month ago |
htsyndication.com | Pratnashree Basu |Don Gill
India, April 13 -- Shared concerns over China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific are pushing Japan and the Philippines to foster a strategic partnership, particularly in the maritime domain. This brief examines the evolving dynamics of the Tokyo-Manila strategic relationship in the context of a tenuous Indo-Pacific. It traces the evolution of Japan's defence engagement from post-World War II pacifism to taking on a more proactive regional security role.
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1 month ago |
hindustantimes.com | Pratnashree Basu |Don Gill
Shared concerns over China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific are pushing Japan and the Philippines to foster a strategic partnership, particularly in the maritime domain. This brief examines the evolving dynamics of the Tokyo-Manila strategic relationship in the context of a tenuous Indo-Pacific. It traces the evolution of Japan’s defence engagement from post-World War II pacifism to taking on a more proactive regional security role.
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2 months ago |
thinkchina.sg | Don McLain GillLecturer |De La Salle |Don Gill |Yu Zeyuan
The US is very much aware that its best bet is to invest in its security partnerships with allies that have the political will to punch above their weight in order to deter China’s aggression, says Manila-based analyst Don McLain Gill. While President Donald Trump’s foreign policy continues to generate scepticism among the US’s Western allies, a different picture is being painted in the Indo-Pacific, particularly concerning the security partnership between Manila and Washington.
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Mar 3, 2025 |
thinkchina.sg | Don McLain GillLecturer |De La Salle |Don Gill |Lianhe Zaobao
Security negotiations between India and its Southeast Asian neighbours have stepped up in recent months, observes Philippines-based analyst Don McLain Gill. Flexible in its engagement strategies, India has found a role as an alternative security partner for countries in the region. The past decade has seen a more mature shift in New Delhi’s foreign policy towards Southeast Asia, indicating a greater understanding of Southeast Asian countries’ acute security concerns.
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Had a productive morning discussion on Canada-Southeast Asia cooperation with Deputy Permanent Representative @CanadaOECD Ms. Gloria Wiseman, Deputy Director of International Economic Relations @GAC_Corporate Mr. David Steuerman, & @CanEmbPH Head of Cooperation Mr. John Lok 🇵🇭 🇨🇦 https://t.co/6SzjCOs3Ue
Honored to write for the @AsiaPacificFdn 's Strategic Reflections. My article notes that one of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy successes is the exponential growth in 🇨🇦 - 🇵🇭 defense ties.The partnership can become a fulcrum for Canada's Indo Pacific vision https://t.co/e3zNcmbo1O https://t.co/nZRyxiB3a2
Privileged to join academics, diplomats, & advisors to the PM & Pres across Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur for a track 1.5 forum organized by @fpcindo on building regional resilience amid geopolitical and economic challenges. I truly thank FPCI Founder Dr. @dinopattidjalal https://t.co/pBi82WBKIg
