​A new book laying out a strategic roadmap to strengthen the country's resilience while safeguarding its sovereignty has been launched recently amid the noisy political developments in the Philippines.

With three years in the making, international think tank Stratbase Institute launched a new book titled "Politika Beyond 2028," a policy book focused on an argument why the country must abandon election-cycle thinking and adopt a long-term strategic approach to resilience, sovereignty, and national development.

Its creation stemmed from security risks rising in the Indo-Pacific and the pressures on economic and governance that are mounting at home.

Its core message is stark: without long-term planning, the Philippines risks entering its next decade unprepared for the impacts of evolving geopolitical dynamics on national security.

Dindo Manhit, founder and chief executive officer of Stratbase Group, said the Philippines can no longer afford short-term thinking."

"In a world shaped by economic volatility, geopolitical tension, and security threats, we need resilience, good governance, and strategic clarity," he said.

Organized around themes of resilient growth, inclusive governance, and geostrategic thinking, the 540-page book examines how economic vulnerability, weak institutions, and external pressures intersect to threaten national stability.

It argues, based on interviews with experts from various sectors, such as geopolitics, environment, and cybersecurity, among others, that economic strength and governance reform must advance together if the country is to remain competitive and secure.

The book also highlights the Philippines’ strategic location in the Indo-Pacific, warning that escalating regional tensions—particularly in the West Philippine Sea—underscore the need for clearer geostrategic direction and stronger cooperation with like-minded partners.

“Geostrategic thinking is critical in navigating the rising tensions and external pressures,” Manhit said.

Described as both a policy guide and a call to action, the book urges leaders to plan beyond electoral cycles and prepare for long-term risks rather than respond to crises as they emerge.