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Fearing US Sanctions, Philippines Scraps Russian Helicopter Deal
By Jim Gomez
The first batch of the multi-purpose Mi-17 helicopters was scheduled for delivery by Russia's Sovtechnoexport in 2024.
Japan, Philippines Agree to Boost Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
Shared concerns about China's maritime assertiveness have driven a steady strategic convergence between Tokyo and Manila.
Duterte Claims that COVID-19 Vaccines Saved Crucial US Defense Pact
By Sebastian Strangio
The unsurprising revelation hints at the fundamentally transactional nature of Duterte's approach to the superpowers.
Controversial China Projects Reveal Philippine Rifts
By Sebastian Strangio
Two more recent deals highlight the contradictions that have resulted from the Duterte administration's "pivot to China."
Where Is the New Jordan-Philippines Attack Helicopter Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the status of a significant agreement for defense ties.
A Decade of Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership
By Mico A. Galang
The future of the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership is by no means a foregone conclusion.
Allied Assurances and Credibility: The United States, the Philippines, and the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does an unambiguous U.S. assurance to the Philippines in the South China Sea give second wind to an alliance in trouble?
Who Will Be the Philippines’ Next Military Chief?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The personnel change comes at a critical time in the country’s security and ongoing defense modernization.
Battle for Marawi Deepens Philippines' Military Budget Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The rising terror threat also affects the country’s budget plans for its military modernization.
What Will Australia’s New Military Terror Aid to the Philippines Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though details remain to be worked out, the general shape of Canberra’s deepening security role is becoming increasingly clearer.
What's Behind the New US-Philippines Drone Hype Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy has much deeper roots and broader realities which the headlines miss.
Why Did China’s Warships Visit the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the goodwill visit within the context of Sino-Philippine relations.
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