โOpportunisticโ: experts weigh Manilaโs minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The Philippinesโ dual push for stronger โminilateralโ defence links and a more robust Asean security role is dividing analysts, with one calling the move โopportunisticโ. Some experts view Manilaโs advocacy for the โSquadโ 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 โ comprising the United States, the Philippines, Japan and...