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Duterte China
The Danger of China-Philippines South China Sea Joint Development
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Immediate opportunities mask serious risks related to the past, current context, and the near future.
China-Vietnam South China Sea Spat in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports indicate Beijing’s coercive efforts continue even as it plays up a cooling down period in the South China Sea.
Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The cooling down some are playing up masks underlying tensions and broader strategic realities.
Are China-Philippines Military Exercises Under Duterte Coming Soon?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the obvious challenges, one should not dismiss the possibility of advances being made in the future.
The Truth About China’s New Military Aid to the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing’s latest assistance to Manila is notable but also needs to be kept in perspective.
Will Duterte’s Philippines Now Buy Arms From China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Manila continues to flirt with the idea, details remain murky for now.
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.
The Truth About Duterte’s ASEAN South China Sea Blow
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the Philippine president has complicated things, focusing on this episode alone obscures more enduring challenges on the South China Sea question.
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.
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.
Philippine Warship Patrols Begin at Benham Rise After China Incident
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is stepping up efforts to safeguard its claim.
What’s Behind the New China-Philippines Coast Guard Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New bilateral engagements appear to be on the horizon despite lingering challenges.