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The Evolution of Philippine Maritime Security Amidst the Intensifying US-China Competition

by Mirko Giordani

21 December 2023

In this paper we discuss:

• The geopolitical position of the Philippines;
• How this position has evolved from Aquino to Duterte and Marcos;
• Why the Philippines had to increase their maritime defense spending; and
• The main points of the Philippine National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028.

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