Why Should We Care About the U.S.-Philippine Alliance?
About This Episode
Ray and Jim speak with Ambassador MaryKay Carlson on the evolving U.S.-Philippines alliance, South China Sea flashpoints, expanded defense cooperation, economic initiatives, ASEAN dynamics and what deters China, offering strategic firsthand insights from a recent pivotal period in bilateral relations.
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