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Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement

April 19, 2018
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.

September 02, 2017
US-Philippines Air Force Cooperation in the Spotlight Amid Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two allies completed the latest iteration of a new exchange established last year.

August 11, 2017
What's Behind the New US-Philippines Drone Hype Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy has much deeper roots and broader realities which the headlines miss.

January 28, 2017
Where is the New US-Philippines Military Pact Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the progress both sides are making on this front.

October 27, 2016
Will Duterte End the US-Philippines Military Alliance?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at the future prospects of the relationship.

April 10, 2016
US-Philippines Alliance to Reach ‘New Level’: US Defense Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ash Carter offers praise for bilateral ties in a think tank speech ahead of a visit to Manila.

April 09, 2016
US Defense Chief to Visit India, Philippines in Boost for Asia Rebalance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter heads off to his first visit to the region in 2016.

April 07, 2016
Why the Philippines Is Critical to the US Rebalance to Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila has become an even more central part of U.S. security strategy over the past few years.

March 23, 2016
South China Sea: China Slams US-Philippines Rotational Basing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
China cites the announcement of U.S. access to Philippines bases as evidence of militarization in the South China Sea.

March 19, 2016
A Big Deal? US, Philippines Agree First ‘Bases’ Under New Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the significance of the initial locations agreed for EDCA's implementation.

February 08, 2016
Philippines’ Top Diplomat Resigns With South China Sea Verdict Looming
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario has stepped down from his post.

January 27, 2016
Why the New US-Philippine Defense Pact Could Be a Double-Edged Sword
By Richard Javad Heydarian
The EDCA does little to boost Manila's security and may end up exacerbating superpower rivalry.
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