JULY 1, 2026
The Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies (CSPS) was pleased to host an informal forum featuring Professor Dr Fernando Aldaba of the Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.
Professor Aldaba delivered a presentation entitled "Geoeconomics: Utilising Economic Power for National Security," exploring how economic tools increasingly shape national security, international relations, and global strategic competition.
The forum was attended by representatives from CSPS, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), and Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), providing an opportunity for insightful discussion and knowledge exchange on this timely and important topic.
