Balikatan Exercises

Nearly three decades on from the closure of the Subic Bay naval base, the Philippines’ relationship with the United States remains complicated.

Despite continued challenges, the drills have been scaled up relative to the previous year.

Engagement is another sign of a relationship on the uptick following a rocky start under the new Philippine president.

Continued engagements and a refocused agenda, rather than the separation of ties, characterize the alliance today.

The first iteration of KAMANDAG gets underway.

To avert the next Marawi Manila needs to make moves toward a more comprehensive security framework.

A closer look at the significance of the maritime training activity both sides launched this week.

Though Duterte has certainly been a damper on Balikatan thus far, officials also have a point about its enduring relevance.

A look at what is in store for the largest drills between the two allies set to kick off next month.

A closer look at what we know about this year's Balikatan exercises and what they say about the state of the alliance.

A closer look at the progress both sides are making on this front.