May 03, 2012

Defending the Philippines: Military Modernization and the Challenges Ahead

By: Richard D. Fisher and Jr.

China’s increasing belligerence in the South China Sea has led the new president of the Philippines, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, to make the most credible policy commitment in decades to improve Philippine military capabilities. China can now threaten the ability of the Philippines to access resources located in its exclusive economic zone.

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  • Richard D. Fisher

  • Jr.

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