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China Congratulates Philippines' New President Duterte
By Shannon Tiezzi
China hopes to turn over a new leaf in relations with Manila.
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Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines-China Relations, and the South China Sea
May 13, 2016
Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines-China Relations, and the South China Sea
Prashanth Parameswaran joins Ankit Panda to discuss the implications of Rodrigo Duterte's big win in the Philippines.
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Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines-China Relations, and the South China Sea
Philippines Announces $2 Billion Defense Expansion
November 20, 2014
Philippines Announces $2 Billion Defense Expansion
Plus, Chuck Hagel discusses the U.S. Offset Strategy, Japan plans BMD overhaul, and more. Mid-week links.
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Philippines Announces $2 Billion Defense Expansion
US-Philippines Defense Ties Under Fire
October 31, 2014
US-Philippines Defense Ties Under Fire
A U.S. Marine accused of murder has called broader U.S.-Philippines cooperation into question.
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US-Philippines Defense Ties Under Fire
China-Philippines Duel Over a South China Sea Code of Conduct
June 26, 2014
China-Philippines Duel Over a South China Sea Code of Conduct
Both countries are developing their South China Sea strategies, neither of which has much to do with ASEAN.
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China-Philippines Duel Over a South China Sea Code of Conduct
Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms
June 26, 2014
Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms
Philippine President Benigno Aquino visited Japan Tuesday, another signal of closer ties between the two countries.
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Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms
Japan’s Summer of Diplomacy
June 18, 2014
Japan’s Summer of Diplomacy
Abe’s government is anticipating regional events by visiting with key partners over the next month.
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Japan’s Summer of Diplomacy
Right Vs Might: The Philippines' Strategy for Confronting China
February 05, 2014
Right Vs Might: The Philippines' Strategy for Confronting China
The Philippines hopes to use international law to gain an advantage in its maritime disputes with China.
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Right Vs Might: The Philippines' Strategy for Confronting China
Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan
November 18, 2013
Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Anger mounts as Manila’s struggles to cope with last week’s tragedy exposes some endemic issues.
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Harsh Realities in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Philippines Should Apologize for False Scarborough Claims
October 30, 2013
Philippines Should Apologize for False Scarborough Claims
Manila falsely accusing China is an embarrassment that raises questions about its capabilities.
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Philippines Should Apologize for False Scarborough Claims
Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again
September 11, 2013
Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again
The MNLF has vowed to defend their ethnic kin amid Malaysia’s crackdown on illegal immigrants.
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Conflict Threatens East Malaysia – Again
Filipinos Say No to Pork in March Against Corruption
August 28, 2013
Filipinos Say No to Pork in March Against Corruption
Could the recent protests against pork-barrel politics in the Philippines be the start of a larger grassroots movement?
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Filipinos Say No to Pork in March Against Corruption
Philippines Needs to Get Serious on U.S. Alliance
August 28, 2013
Philippines Needs to Get Serious on U.S. Alliance
Manila should use the visit of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to make clear where it stands.
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Philippines Needs to Get Serious on U.S. Alliance
Modernizing the Philippine Military
August 22, 2013
Modernizing the Philippine Military
President Benigno Aquino has called for an upgrading of the nation’s armed forces. That’s easier said than done.
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Modernizing the Philippine Military
Philippine Floods: Benigno Visits Hard-Hit Areas
August 22, 2013
Philippine Floods: Benigno Visits Hard-Hit Areas
Plus, Thai police have increased their efforts to crack down on illegal street racing. Thursday ASEAN links.
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Philippine Floods: Benigno Visits Hard-Hit Areas
Joseph Estrada’s Political Comeback
July 08, 2013
Joseph Estrada’s Political Comeback
Ex-convict and former actor Joseph Estrada has reemerged as a major player in Philippine politics.
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Joseph Estrada’s Political Comeback
Panic in the Philippines Over Taiwan Diplomatic Crisis
May 22, 2013
Panic in the Philippines Over Taiwan Diplomatic Crisis
The Philippine Coast Guard must do some soul searching after the shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman.
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Panic in the Philippines Over Taiwan Diplomatic Crisis
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Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
August 13, 2019
Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
A conversation on the past, present, and future dynamics in Australia's relationship with Timor-Leste.
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