Beattie Reports on U-S Philippines
Q&A Bergmann & Beattie / U-S Philippines / In Manila, talks began today (Wednesday) regarding an increased U.S. military presence in the Philippines amid heightened maritime tensions between China and many of her neighbors. Kym Bergmann, editor of the Australia-based Asia-Pacific Defense Reporter and Defense Review Asia, tells VOA's Victor Beattie this is unlikely the beginning of a return to the U.S. presence at Subic Bay Naval Base and Clark Air Base.