‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
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“‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting”
The Philippines’ dual push for stronger “minilateral” defence links and a more robust Asean security role is dividing analysts, with one calling the move “opportunistic”. Some experts view Manila’s advocacy for the “Squad” alliance as a strategic opportunity to deepen core security partnerships while chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Others question how much actual weight is carried by this informal defence grouping – comprising the United States, the Philippines, Japan and...
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