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Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks with analyst Matteo Piasentini about the Philippines' role as strategic partner of European countries
Bookmark this page to catch the discussion live on Friday, June 19, at 6 pm!
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is emerging as a strategic partner of several European countries in recent years.
Cooperation in areas such as security, defense, and trade has picked up amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. The growing engagement also comes as Manila seeks to expand its defense partnerships beyond its traditional allies.
On Friday, June 19, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks with analyst Matteo Piasentini about what drives Europe’s interest in the country.
Piasentini is a senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Department of Political Science. He is also an analyst focusing on the China and Indo-Pacific at Italian think tank Geopolitica.
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Catch the interview on Friday at 6 pm! – Rappler.com
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