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US Official Meets Marcos in Philippines in Diplomatic Push

US Official Meets Marcos in Philippines in Diplomatic Push

By David Rising
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met the president-elect in a clear sign the U.S. is willing to work with the future Marcos administration.

Marcos’ Victory Offers Washington the Chance for a Diplomatic Reset with the Philippines

Marcos’ Victory Offers Washington the Chance for a Diplomatic Reset with the Philippines

By Peter Mumford
Marcos might not have been the ideal choice of many U.S. policymakers, but he offers the opportunity for a more stable and predictable partnership.
US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew

US Clears F-16 Sale to Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Brew

By Nick Aspinwall
Whether Manila can afford them is another question.

The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances

The Asia Inheritance: Trump and US Alliances

By Abraham M. Denmark and Shihoko Goto
U.S. alliances have been tested under the Trump administration – but have also proven more durable than many expected.

Amid US-Philippines VFA Crisis, What Will the 2020 Balikatan Exercises Look Like?

Amid US-Philippines VFA Crisis, What Will the 2020 Balikatan Exercises Look Like?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the shape of the upcoming drills amid continuing uncertainty for the alliance.

The Significance of Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement

The Significance of Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the nixing of the agreement could mean for the alliance and for the region.

Philippine Official Defends US Pact After Duterte Threat

Philippine Official Defends US Pact After Duterte Threat

By Associated Press
The Philippine foreign secretary warned that abrogating the Visiting Forces Agreement would threaten crucial security, trade, and economic interests.
What Would Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement Actually Do?

What Would Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement Actually Do?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
In the wake of Duterte’s latest threat, it is worth bearing in mind what potential impact the move may actually have.  

Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue

Duterte Threatens to End US Pact Over Ally’s Visa Issue

By Associated Press
The Philippine president has renewed a threat to terminate an accord unless Washington restores a visa of a political ally linked to human rights violations.

KAMANDAG Exercise Puts US-Philippines Security Collaboration into Focus

KAMANDAG Exercise Puts US-Philippines Security Collaboration into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launching of the drills once again highlighted the ongoing defense cooperation between the two treaty allies despite the challenges therein.

What Does the 2019 Balikatan Exercise Tell Us About the US-Philippines Alliance?

What Does the 2019 Balikatan Exercise Tell Us About the US-Philippines Alliance?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The exercise highlights some of the ongoing activity in the defense aspect of the relationship amid broader trends.
Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity

Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Washington's new commitment clarity may be significant, the broader and longer-term challenges of alliance management remain.

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