The Philippines and Australia could initiate game-changing norms in the Indo-Pacific region amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea, security analysts said on Thursday. READ:
“Australia and the Philippines are two middle powers in the Indo-Pacific region that could propel game-changing norms on the rules of engagement in case of any eventuality of open war,” Chester B. Cabalza, founding president of Manila-based International Development and Security Cooperation, said in a Facebook Messenger chat.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense chief Richard Marles told reporters on Wednesday Australia would boost its Indo-Pacific endeavor with more naval components, with the Philippines being a central component of it. “Sustained engagements between the Philippines and Australia, including joint patrols in Philippine-claimed areas in the South China Sea, will significantly contribute to the national security of the two countries, as well as the collective maritime security of the Indo-Pacific region,” Victor Andres C. Manhit, president of local think tank Stratbase ADR, said in a Facebook Messenger chat.
“We have to see the complete picture here, regardless of partner or ally in this effort,” he said in a Messenger chat. The Philippines has also given the US access to more military bases under their Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
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