Europe in focus as Philippines launches new security policy

In August, Ursula von der Leyen vowed to strengthen maritime security cooperation with the Philippines, as she became the first European Commission president to visit the Southeast Asian country.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro discussed new defense deals with the Dutch and Norwegian ambassadors earlier this month. Peter Stano, an EU spokesperson, said that the most progress has been made under the Critical Maritime Routes Indo-Pacific project. Tensions between China and several Southeast Asian states that have disputed claims over the South China Sea territory have worsened this year. On October 13, a Chinese warship made a "dangerous maneuver" against the Philippine Navy vessel near Thitu Island, a Philippine-administered island, according to Manila.

While short on details, the new strategy notes that the Philippines "aspires to optimize its engagements, cultivate new ties, seek comprehensive and strategic partnerships with other countries, and strengthen partnerships with its allies." First off, Manila is suffering from a "lack of imagination" in how to spend the billions of dollars it has allocated for military modernization, Espena explained. While it will buy costly, big-ticket items from some countries, it will be looking for bargains and could demand a recalibration of those security systems.

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