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Balikatan

April 01, 2019
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.

May 08, 2018
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.

April 24, 2018
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The evolution of the interaction bears watching within the context of the broader defense relationship in the Duterte era.

April 19, 2018
Why the New US-Philippines Military Pact’s First Project Launch Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launch of the first EDCA project this week deserves attention amid a challenging context for the U.S.-Philippine alliance in the Duterte era.

September 19, 2017
What’s in the New US-Philippines Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first iteration of KAMANDAG is a sign of how both sides continue to boost their defense ties in the Duterte era.

May 16, 2017
How Significant is the 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Duterte has certainly been a damper on Balikatan thus far, officials also have a point about its enduring relevance.

April 27, 2017
What To Expect From The 2017 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what is in store for the largest drills between the two allies set to kick off next month.

April 18, 2017
What Will the Biggest US-Philippines Military Exercise Look Like Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what we know about this year's Balikatan exercises and what they say about the state of the alliance.

April 15, 2016
Australian Intelligence: China Poised to Take 'Decisive and Provocative' Action in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
U.S. and Australian intelligence agencies voice concern about China's recent moves in the South China Sea.
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