Philippines Elections 2016: or How to Navigate Between the U.S. and China

In the past six years, Washington and Manila have been cementing a military alliance, which is reassuring to many Filipinos but leaves some apprehensive – including the leading presidential contenders. Dr. Steinbcok poses that true hedging would seek security benefits from the U.S. defense umbrella; economic returns from trade and investment with China; and political advantages from cooperation with both nations.

Dan Steinbock, Research Director, India China and America Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1YJRMsq