Balikatan 2024, A practice for war?
This year’s Balikatan exercise, an annual training collaboration between the United States and the Philippines, is set to be unique. The name ‘Balikatan,’ meaning ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ in Tagalog, symbolizes the close cooperation between the two nations. However, what sets this year apart is the inclusion of Australian and French participants, a significant step that underscores the […]