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The Significance of Ending the US-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the nixing of the agreement could mean for the alliance and for the region.
Managing the US-Philippines Alliance: The Limits of Commitment Clarity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While Washington's new commitment clarity may be significant, the broader and longer-term challenges of alliance management remain.
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.
US-Philippines Maritime Security Cooperation in the Spotlight with Expanded Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the development of a new maritime training activity means
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.
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.
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.
US-Philippines Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Submarine Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit is yet another testament to the active bilateral defense engagement between the two sides despite ongoing challenges.
US-Philippines Military Exercise Signals Strengthened Defense Ties in the Duterte Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement is another sign of a relationship on the uptick following a rocky start under the new Philippine president.
What’s Next for China-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where defense ties are and where they might be headed.
US, Philippines Launch New Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first iteration of KAMANDAG gets underway.
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.
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