Can the Philippines balance relations with China and the US in the South China Sea?
As tensions continue to escalate in the South China Sea, the Philippines finds itself in a delicate balancing act between two major world powers: China and the United States. In recent news, the country welcomed a high-ranking Chinese envoy, while also conducting its largest-ever joint military exercise with the US. As the Philippines navigates this challenging situation, the question on everyone's mind is how long they can maintain this precarious balancing act?
Guests:
Einar Tangen
Political and Economic Affairs Commentator
Jay Batongbacal
Former Philippines Government Legal Adviser on Maritime Issues
Robert Manning
Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center
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