"Is a Philippine-Vietnam Alliance in the Making?" Topic
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Tango01 | 28 Mar 2014 9:45 p.m. PST |
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Bello argued that, "The Philippines and Vietnam are natural allies in their common struggle against China's drive for hegemony in East Asia. Already partners in ASEAN, the two are likely to be driven closer together by Beijing's increasingly brazen displays of power as it enforces its claim to some 80 percent of the South China Sea." The Philippines and Vietnam share convergent views and concerns over Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea. This has led to intense diplomatic interaction and some coordination in multilateral institutions, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). A review of defense interaction reveals that over the last five years, progress has been spotty though gradual, but prospects for an alliance still remain over the horizon
" link Full article here link Good idea. Amicalement Armand |
GarrisonMiniatures | 29 Mar 2014 10:14 a.m. PST |
Makes sense. Likewise, makes sense for the US to start talking to Vietnam about closer military ties. The US providing military hardware and training to Vietnam whilst Vietnam provides the US with port facilities would allow both countries to enhance their capabilities in the event of problems with China. |
Tango01 | 29 Mar 2014 10:42 a.m. PST |
Totally agree my friend. Amicalement Armand |
SouthernPhantom | 01 Apr 2014 8:43 a.m. PST |
There's a lot of irony there, Garrison. but I wholeheartedly agree with you. I'm not too up on their land forces, but the VPAF is arguably one of the best in the region. It's certainly more formidable than Belgium or Denmark's
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