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To Lam, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Manila, Philippines
June 1, 2026
Verified: June 1, 2026
"Vietnamese President To Lam and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to elevate bilateral relations to an enhanced strategic partnership. The move aims to strengthen regional security amid concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea. Both leaders emphasized the importance of international law and a rules-based order in the region."
Author: Robert D. Kaplan
Robert Kaplan provides a profound geopolitical analysis of the South China Sea, explaining why this region is the central theater for global power competition and why Southeast Asian nations are increasingly compelled to form strategic alignments to counter regional hegemony.
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