MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to ramp up the Philippines’ ties with other countries, an unprecedented effort in the face of increasing tension with China.
In recent months, the Philippines forged security ties with several nations like Canada, Japan, Australia, and countries in Europe.
On Thursday, April 5, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to analyst Don McLain Gill on the foreign policy of the Marcos administration and what it means to the Philippines.
Gill is also a lecturer at the De La Salle University’s Department of International Studies.
What do these countries get in exchange of intensifying its cooperation with the Philippines? – Rappler.com
Watch previous World View episodes:
- Dissecting the victory of Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party
- Protecting PH seas, fighting disinformation from China
- Canada’s security cooperation with the Philippines
- Forging PH-Australia strategic partnership
- Philippines’ new momentum in security alliances
- Ukraine’s war, recovery, and the path to peace
- Japan’s security strategy in Southeast Asia
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