‘Middle power’: With gains in military capability, Philippines ranks 16th in Asia Power Index

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This year’s joint activities are expected to be bigger, considering the expansion of coverage of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) to include four more Philippine military bases where US forces can operate on a temporary basis.

Walter Bollozos

 

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked 16th out of a list of 26 countries in Australian Lowy Institute’s 2023 Asia Power Index. 

 

The index measures power based on its resources – such as economic and military capability, resilience, among others – and the influence it has over other states, non-state actors and international events. The United States retained its top spot with China trailing by a few score points, followed by Japan, India and Russia. 

 

While the Philippines maintained its rank from the 2021 edition of the index, its overall score declined by 0.4 points to 12.8 from 13.1 out of 100. This is far behind the US' score of 80.7, China's 72.5, and Japan's 37.2 score.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/07/2243226/middle-power-gains-military-capability-philippines-ranks-16th-asia-power-index

 

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