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Balikatan Exercises
What Does a Bigger 2018 Balikatan Military Exercise Say About US-Philippines Alliance under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite continued challenges, the drills have been scaled up relative to the previous year.
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US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
November 29, 2017
US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
Engagement is another sign of a relationship on the uptick following a rocky start under the new Philippine president.
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US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
Continuity Amid Uncertainty: Philippines-US Security Relations Under the Duterte-Trump Administrations
November 15, 2017
Continuity Amid Uncertainty: Philippines-US Security Relations Under the Duterte-Trump Administrations
Continued engagements and a refocused agenda, rather than the separation of ties, characterize the alliance today.
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Continuity Amid Uncertainty: Philippines-US Security Relations Under the Duterte-Trump Administrations
US, Philippines Launch New Military Exercise
October 02, 2017
US, Philippines Launch New Military Exercise
The first iteration of KAMANDAG gets underway.
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US, Philippines Launch New Military Exercise
Is Marawi a Harbinger of Chaos to Come?
September 13, 2017
Is Marawi a Harbinger of Chaos to Come?
To avert the next Marawi Manila needs to make moves toward a more comprehensive security framework.
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Is Marawi a Harbinger of Chaos to Come?
What’s in the First US-Philippines Downgraded Naval Exercise Under Duterte?
June 20, 2017
What’s in the First US-Philippines Downgraded Naval Exercise Under Duterte?
A closer look at the significance of the maritime training activity both sides launched this week.
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What’s in the First US-Philippines Downgraded Naval Exercise Under Duterte?
How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise?
May 16, 2017
How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise?
Though Duterte has certainly been a damper on Balikatan thus far, officials also have a point about its enduring relevance.
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How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise?
What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise
April 27, 2017
What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise
A look at what is in store for the largest drills between the two allies set to kick off next month.
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What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise
What Will the Biggest US-Philippines Military Exercise Look Like Under Duterte?
April 18, 2017
What Will the Biggest US-Philippines Military Exercise Look Like Under Duterte?
A closer look at what we know about this year's Balikatan exercises and what they say about the state of the alliance.
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What Will the Biggest US-Philippines Military Exercise Look Like Under Duterte?
Where is the New US-Philippines Military Pact Under Duterte?
January 28, 2017
Where is the New US-Philippines Military Pact Under Duterte?
A closer look at the progress both sides are making on this front.
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Where is the New US-Philippines Military Pact Under Duterte?
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