WPS News is an independent archive of reporting and analysis on global affairs, with particular attention to the West Philippine Sea, Indo-Pacific security, infrastructure resilience, and long-term geopolitical developments.
The project focuses on documentation and historical record rather than breaking news. Articles are written to provide context that may remain useful years later.
If you are new to WPS News, the selections below provide a starting point.
West Philippine Sea / Indo-Pacific Security
Begin here if you want to understand ongoing maritime disputes and regional security issues.
- Cassandra’s Warning: Southeast Asia’s Urgent Call to Action
- Why Routine Presence Matters More Than Crisis Response in the West Philippine Sea
- The Role of International Law in the West Philippine Sea Dispute: A Comprehensive Analysis
China and Global Economics
WPS News maintains an ongoing series examining China’s role as a global economic partner and the structural issues that affect international trade relationships.
Philippine Infrastructure
These essays examine power grids, fiber infrastructure, and long-term resilience issues affecting the Philippines.
- The Internet Was Not Supposed to Have an Owner
- The Philippine Power Grid: Structural Constraints, Not Shortages
United States and Global Politics
Contextual essays about American policy, global alliances, and structural political changes.
- Deaths in U.S. Immigration Custody Raise Scrutiny of ICE Enforcement Tactics
- Israel Launches Airstrikes in Iran; ICE Scrutiny Intensifies; AI Reshapes Labor; Student Loan Enforcement Tightens
Selected Essays and Commentary
A small selection of essays reflecting the broader themes explored on WPS News.
- No U.S. Government “15 City Nuclear Target List” Exists
- OP-ED | The Indo-Pacific Doesn’t Need Beijing’s Bad Eggs Patrolling the Sea
About the Author
Cliff Potts is the editor of WPS News and writes from the Philippines. The project exists as a long-term archival record documenting geopolitical developments and infrastructure issues affecting the Indo-Pacific region and the wider world.
Additional Writing
Cliff Potts also publishes essays and fiction exploring social commentary, political thought, and speculative narratives at Occupy 2.5.
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