Australia has emerged as an alternate defence partner to long-time US ally the Philippines amid mounting uncertainty over American commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific.
Canberra’s evolving ties with Manila hinge on its own strategic interests that may now align more closely with the Southeast Asian country’s than even those of Washington, observers say.
Australia has committed to building eight infrastructure projects this year at five military bases in Luzon. Canberra will lead the…
Why Australia is picking up tab for Philippine military upgrades
