Robert “Ace” S. Barbers
Honorable Robert “Ace” S. Barbers is a Filipino politician and Representative for the 2nd district of Surigao del Norte. He serves as the long-standing Chairperson of the House Committee on…
Countering Foreign Interference and Economic Coercion: The Experience of the Indo-Pacific
Erik Bethel
Erik Bethel is a global finance professional with experience in the private and public sectors. He is currently a partner at Mare Liberum, a venture fund focused on investing in…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Countering Foreign Interference and Economic Coercion: The Experience of the Indo-Pacific
Hon. Erik Bethel emphasized the need to understand “what we are dealing with” in order to make better decisions. He pointed out the significance of culture, juxtaposing the values of…
Jules Gerard V. Arceo
With over a decade of university-level teaching experience as an International Studies academic, I bring a strong academic foundation and deep subject matter expertise to the fields of national security,…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Countering Foreign Interference and Economic Coercion: The Experience of the Indo-Pacific
Mr. Jules Arceo presented their study from the Ateneo School of Government entitled, “Strengthening Democratic Governance: Countering Malign Foreign Influence and Interference in the Philippines”, the primary objective of which…
28th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Countering Foreign Interference and Economic Coercion: The Experience of the Indo-Pacific
Hon. Robert Barbers highlighted the importance of creating a secure present while strategically preparing for an uncertain future. He introduced the concept of “antifragility” — thriving in adversity, not just…
