Analysts say Manila should pursue strategic cooperation with Warsaw to learn from its military build-up and ‘self-reliant defence posture’
Warsaw’s dramatic ramp-up in defence spending and its uncompromising stance against Moscow’s provocations have drawn the attention of Filipino security analysts, some of whom see useful parallels with Manila’s struggle to modernise its forces and deter Chinese pressure in the South China Sea.
“There are valuable lessons that Manila can learn from Warsaw despite their geographic distance, as both face similar strategic dilemmas as front lines in rivalries between hegemonic powers,” said Chester Cabalza, founder and president of the International Development and Security Cooperation think tank.
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