THE Philippines could find itself in the middle of a nuclear conflict because of its strategic geographical location and longstanding military alliances, a political analyst has warned.
Joie Cruz of the Arellano University School of Law noted during a forum in Pasig City that the Philippines’ military alliance with the United States, combined with its proximity to potential flashpoints such as the South China Sea, make it a potential target or battleground in the event of a nuclear conflict.
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