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India and Japan Converge in Southeast Asia
Context:
The Philippines is now exploring Japan and India as alternative partners for development and security cooperation.
Deepening Strategic Ties
- President Marcos's Vision: The Philippines seeks stronger security and economic ties, emphasizing sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea.
- Crucial Allies: Manila prioritizes Tokyo and New Delhi for multifaceted strategic cooperation.
- Operational Advancements: Recent agreements, including the MoU with the Indian Coast Guard, enhance interoperability and maritime domain awareness.
India-Japan Partnership
- Strategic Depth: India and Japan's partnership addresses shared concerns, particularly China's assertiveness.
- Diverse Collaboration: Beyond defence, third-country models like AAGC and trilateral partnerships exemplify the depth of cooperation.
- Institutional Engagement: Regular military exercises, 2+2 meetings, and participation in multilateral frameworks signify the robustness of the relationship.
Operationalizing Shared Vision
- Regional Preferences: Southeast Asian countries favor Japan and India as alternative Indo-Pacific partners.
- Path to Action: Japan and India can translate their shared vision into concrete actions for Indo-Pacific development and security.
- Strategic Hedging: Strengthening ties aligns with Southeast Asian countries' strategies amid U.S.-China competition, addressing economic and security concerns.
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