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Duterte China
Does Duterte's Philippines Need an Interdependent Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Former president Fidel Ramos is suggesting an alternate way for the Philippines to approach the world.
Can China Patrols Help Duterte in the Philippines’ Terror War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The controversial president makes a surprising suggestion about Beijing patrolling neighboring waters.
A New Russia-Philippines Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
News about a pact between the two countries, while promising, also needs to be kept in perspective.
What’s the Deal With China-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The shape of defense cooperation between the two sides is becoming increasingly clear.
China, Philippines Mull New Coast Guard Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are making progress toward a new coast guard body and hotline.
Duterte Says Philippines Will Accept China Arms Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Announcement comes weeks after controversy erupted over rifle agreement with Washington.
Where Are US-Philippine Defense Relations Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
After a much-anticipated meeting by both sides, things are still far from clear.
Is the Philippines Triggering a ‘Duterte Effect’ in ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Although the development is worrying, its impact should not be exaggerated.
The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at Rodrigo Duterte's effort to 'rebalance' ties between the United States and China.
Have Asia’s Middle Powers Come of Age?
By Chietigj Bajpaee
Recent developments have illustrated that Asia's middle powers are key drivers of strategic change.
The Truth About Duterte’s ‘Popularity’ in the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
His support isn’t that much higher relative to his predecessors, and doesn’t mean as much as some contend.