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Philippines' 'Squad' alliance aims to counter China, sparks debate

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The Philippines is pursuing a dual strategy of strengthening "minilateral" defense ties and enhancing its role within ASEAN. This approach, which includes an informal defense grouping known as the "Squad" (comprising the United States, Japan, and Australia), aims to counter China's regional influence. However, analysts are divided, with some seeing it as a strategic opportunity and others concerned it could undermine ASEAN's centrality and limit Manila's options ahead of potential talks between Trump and Xi Jinping. AI

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Philippines' 'Squad' alliance aims to counter China, sparks debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    ‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

    The Philippines’ dual push for stronger “minilateral” defence links and a more robust Asean security role is dividing analysts, with one calling the move “opportunistic”. Some experts view Manila’s advocacy for the “Squad” alliance as a strategic opportunity to deepen core securi…

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