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🇵🇭 MANILA TO HOST THE 15TH CSCAP GENERAL CONFERENCE IN DECEMBER

CSCAP Philippines has been selected by its fellow member committees to host the 15th General Conference of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP), bringing a major regional Track 2 security gathering to Manila on December 1-3, 2026.

The WPS Foundation, which serves as CSCAP Philippines co-chair, will lead preparations for the conference. Manila will welcome leading scholars, policy experts, former officials, and security practitioners from across the Indo-Pacific for substantive discussions on the region’s most pressing political, economic and security challenges. 🌏🤝

About CSCAP
Established in 1993, CSCAP provides a track II platform for candid dialogue on issues that are often difficult or politically sensitive. Through its study groups, conferences, and policy memoranda, CSCAP develops practical recommendations, builds trust among regional stakeholders, and supports cooperation even when official diplomatic channels face constraints.

CSCAP’s work also contributes to the wider regional security architecture. Its research and recommendations complement official processes such as the ASEAN Regional Forum, helping connect independent expert analysis with government deliberations and policymaking.

CSCAP’s member committees represent:
🇦🇺 Australia · 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam · 🇰🇭 Cambodia · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇨🇳 China · 🇰🇵 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea · 🇪🇺 European Union · 🇮🇳 India · 🇮🇩 Indonesia · 🇯🇵 Japan · 🇱🇦 Lao PDR · 🇲🇾 Malaysia · 🇲🇳 Mongolia · 🇲🇲 Myanmar · 🇳🇿 New Zealand · 🇵🇭 The Philippines · 🇰🇷 The Republic of Korea · 🇷🇺 Russian Federation · 🇸🇬 Singapore · 🇹🇭 Thailand · 🇺🇸 United States of America · 🇻🇳 Vietnam.
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat serves as an associate member.

Learn more through the official CSCAP website: cscap.org

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Happening one week from today.

The third iteration of THE MANILA DIALOGUE ON THE SOUTH CHINA SEA.

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📢 MEDIA REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea invites members of the news media to cover its third edition, taking place on November 15–17, 2026, at Gallio Events Hall, City of Dreams Manila.

Journalists and media organizations interested in covering the Dialogue are requested to register through the link below:

🔗 bit.ly/Media-2026MDSCS

⏰ STRICT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11, 2026 (WEDNESDAY), AT 3:00 PM (PHILIPPINE TIME)

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

As the Dialogue coincides with the ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Manila, heightened security measures and strict access controls will be enforced throughout the event.

*NO BADGE, NO ENTRY. Only accredited media representatives with official event badges will be permitted to enter the venue.

*Advance registration is mandatory. Walk-in registration will not be accommodated.

*Submission of a registration application does not guarantee accreditation. Approved applicants will receive confirmation and further instructions via email.

*All applications must be submitted before the deadline. Late registrations may not be accommodated due to security and accreditation requirements.

We encourage all interested media representatives to register as early as possible to allow sufficient time for accreditation and security clearance.

We look forward to welcoming members of the media to the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea!

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