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Duterte foreign policy
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.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Philippines Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi and Manila continue to look for opportunities in the security realm in spite of the challenges for this aspect of their relationship.
What’s in the Philippines-Russia Submarine Deal Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some recent speculation on Manila’s potential acquisition.
What’s in the New Russia Navy Visit to the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development has once again put the defense ties between Moscow and Manila in the spotlight.
What Does a Bigger 2018 Balikatan Military Exercise Say About US-Philippines Alliance under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite continued challenges, the drills have been scaled up relative to the previous year.
Japan Tank Landing Ship Set for Philippines Voyage
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit is just the latest in a series of maritime developments in the bilateral defense relationship.
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The evolution of the interaction bears watching within the context of the broader defense relationship in the Duterte era.
Why the New US-Philippines Military Pact’s First Project Launch Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The launch of the first EDCA project this week deserves attention amid a challenging context for the U.S.-Philippine alliance in the Duterte era.
New Military Aircraft Puts Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An anticipated delivery would conclude a deal that holds significance for both sides and the wider region.
Why the Philippines' New US Drones Matter
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the official handover of the first new UAVs for Manila this week.
What a Dead Philippines-Canada Military Helicopter Deal Would Mean
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With a key acquisition now in trouble, a deeper look at the broader potential significance of its impending death.
What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context and significance of a new headline-grabbing purchase.