The Philippines’ geography makes it a pivotal player in the defense of Taiwan. Its islands control critical sea lanes and airspace in the South China Sea. Analysts warn that control of these islands ...

The Philippine archipelago lies in Southeast Asia in a position that has led to its becoming a cultural crossroads, a place where Malays, Chinese, Spaniards, Americans, and others have interacted to ...

Robert Siegel talks to Richard Brennan, World Health Organization director of emergency risk management and humanitarian response, about the geographic challenges of sending humanitarian aid to ...