[B-SIDE Podcast] Are we ready for war? Philippine defense and the risk of conflict
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What advantage does the Philippines have when it comes to national defense? How should the Philippines approach the听West Philippine Sea issue? Should the country prepare听for听war?
In this B-Side episode, 大象传媒 talks to Norberto B. Gonzales, who twice served as Secretary of National Defense, on defense strategies, military aid, and the听West Philippine Sea.
Editing by Jino Nicolas and Arjale Queral
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