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Duterte Japan
New Japan Military Radar for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Renewed focus on a future deal has highlighted the ongoing activity in the defense relationship between the two countries.
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More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?
June 19, 2018
More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?
A closer look at potential developments between the two sides in this area.
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More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?
What’s in the Japan-Philippines Maritime Patrol Near the South China Sea?
May 12, 2018
What’s in the Japan-Philippines Maritime Patrol Near the South China Sea?
The two countries continue their defense cooperation amid troubling developments in the maritime realm.
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What’s in the Japan-Philippines Maritime Patrol Near the South China Sea?
Japan Tank Landing Ship Set for Philippines Voyage
April 25, 2018
Japan Tank Landing Ship Set for Philippines Voyage
The visit is just the latest in a series of maritime developments in the bilateral defense relationship.
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Japan Tank Landing Ship Set for Philippines Voyage
New Military Aircraft Puts Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight
March 23, 2018
New Military Aircraft Puts Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight
An anticipated delivery would conclude a deal that holds significance for both sides and the wider region.
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New Military Aircraft Puts Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight
ASEAN-Japan Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight With Philippines Exercise
November 25, 2017
ASEAN-Japan Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight With Philippines Exercise
The expanded version of a maritime exercise offered a glimpse into ongoing cooperation in this realm.
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ASEAN-Japan Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight With Philippines Exercise
Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with New Vessels
November 23, 2017
Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with New Vessels
Tokyo’s capacity-building assistance is part of a broader trend of continued security cooperation in the Duterte era.
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Japan-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with New Vessels
Why Japan’s New Military Aircraft Gift to the Philippines Matters
October 31, 2017
Why Japan’s New Military Aircraft Gift to the Philippines Matters
The subtle change is not without significance for both sides and the wider region.
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Why Japan’s New Military Aircraft Gift to the Philippines Matters
A New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?
August 15, 2017
A New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?
Though specifics are still unclear, a transaction mulled by the two sides reflects their ongoing defense cooperation.
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A New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?
The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
October 24, 2016
The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
A deeper look at Rodrigo Duterte's effort to 'rebalance' ties between the United States and China.
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The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
Japan-Philippines Defense Relations Under Duterte: Full Steam Ahead?
September 30, 2016
Japan-Philippines Defense Relations Under Duterte: Full Steam Ahead?
Despite uncertainty about the new president’s foreign policy, defense cooperation is forging ahead.
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Japan-Philippines Defense Relations Under Duterte: Full Steam Ahead?
Japan to Give Philippines Two Large Patrol Vessels
September 06, 2016
Japan to Give Philippines Two Large Patrol Vessels
Defense and security issues dominate meeting between Duterte and Abe.
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Japan to Give Philippines Two Large Patrol Vessels
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Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
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