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Philippines Cancels Massive Chinese-Led Airport Project
January 29, 2021

Philippines Cancels Massive Chinese-Led Airport Project

By Sebastian Strangio
President Duterte has surprisingly little to show for his much-vaunted "pivot to China."

Are Southeast Asia’s Anti-China Nationalists Democrats?
November 03, 2020

Are Southeast Asia’s Anti-China Nationalists Democrats?

By David Hutt
Taking anti-China positions is easy for politicians in opposition. Things get more complicated once they take office.
Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
October 12, 2020

Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Mark Manantan, Emerson M. Sanchez and Jayson S. Lamchek
The country needs to ensure that its bounty of offshore wealth benefits the people, not just a privileged elite.

It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
April 10, 2019

It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China

By Mark Manantan
Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?

Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities
February 10, 2019

Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for reviewing the alliance may be understandable, both sides should carefully weigh the risks and opportunities as they assess options.

What’s Behind the Fears of China’s Takeover of a Philippines Shipyard?
February 02, 2019

What’s Behind the Fears of China’s Takeover of a Philippines Shipyard?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The issue has raised broader questions about the security risks of Beijing’s involvement in certain industries overseas.

China-Philippines Relations: Can the 'Rainbow' Last?
November 22, 2018

China-Philippines Relations: Can the 'Rainbow' Last?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's visit was a feel-good exercise, spotlighting cooperation on the Belt and Road and even the South China Sea.
What Would a First Philippine Navy Russia Visit Mean for Duterte’s Pivot?
August 23, 2018

What Would a First Philippine Navy Russia Visit Mean for Duterte’s Pivot?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the move.

Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs
February 15, 2018

Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Advances at a recent meeting are much more modest than suggested and conceal the significant challenges that remain.

What’s With the ‘Revival’ of the China-Philippines Military Dialogue?
December 19, 2017

What’s With the ‘Revival’ of the China-Philippines Military Dialogue?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The resumption of annual defense talks is just the latest advance in ties in the Duterte era.

What’s Next for China-Philippines Military Ties?
October 27, 2017

What’s Next for China-Philippines Military Ties?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where defense ties are and where they might be headed.
What’s in the New China Military Aid to the Philippines?
October 05, 2017

What’s in the New China Military Aid to the Philippines?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides have hailed the move as a step forward for their defense ties.

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