Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines Reveals Global Crisis of Unpreparedness

On Tuesday night, a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Cebu Island in the Philippines, leaving at least 72 dead and nearly 300 injured. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reports that approximately 171,000 people were affected with over 20,000 displaced—numbers that highlight both the scale of human tragedy and the vulnerability of nations reliant on fragile infrastructure. Is America Ignoring Global Crises That Fuel Instability? While this disaster unfolds thousands of miles away from American shores, it is a sobering reminder that natural calamities abroad can have far-reaching consequences for U.S. national interests. The Philippines sits on the...