Philippines in a Taiwan Strait crisis

Philippines’ New National Security Plan Falls Short in Taiwan Policy

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Philippines’ New National Security Plan Falls Short in Taiwan Policy

Advertisement The Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in June 2022; since then, the specter of a cross-strait crisis has loomed large. One of the first regional foreign policy crises that Marcos had to address was the aftermath of then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan that August.  At just about 160 kilometers … Read more

Is the Philippines Ready for a Taiwan Conflict?

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Is the Philippines Ready for a Taiwan Conflict?

Advertisement The Philippine government said in its National Security Policy 2023 to 2028, adopted on August 14, that the escalating tension in the Taiwan Strait is a “major concern” that could affect the country. According to the Philippine Star, the document added, “Any military conflict in the Taiwan Strait would inevitably affect the Philippines given … Read more