Hedging against Over-dependence on US Security : Thailand and Philippines

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Original languageEnglish
Article numberCO16317
Pages (from-to)1-4
Journal / PublicationRSIS Commentary
Issue number317
Publication statusPublished - 29 Dec 2016

Abstract

Thailand and the Philippines are seen distancing from the US and leaning toward
China. This should not be understood as switching allegiances but as refusing to
choose sides and diversifying their economic, diplomatic and military relations with
multiple regional powers.